#B2A55D Hex Color
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The hex color #b2a55d is a mellow, unsaturated yellow with warm olive and gray undertones. Its muted lightness suggests softness, peace, and youthful optimism without primary yellow’s sharp energy. Use this hex code for spring backgrounds, budget branding, or construction accents. Charcoal provides strong contrast, with black text reading clearly at about 8.4:1.
Questions about #b2a55d
What is #b2a55d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a55d is rgb(178, 165, 93), in HSL hsl(51, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 48%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2a55d?
The hex color #b2a55d pairs well with charcoal, cream, terracotta, and muted navy, balancing its warm olive cast with deeper or softer contrast for grounded interiors, spring layouts, packaging, and practical brand accents.
Is #b2a55d readable on white or black?
#b2a55d has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.