#B2A61C Hex Color
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The hex code #b2a61c is a warm, fairly saturated yellow with olive undertones and a mellow, almost neon presence. Its upbeat character suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting accent beside charcoal or navy; black text remains highly readable at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2a61c
What is #b2a61c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a61c is rgb(178, 166, 28), in HSL hsl(55, 73%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 84%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2a61c?
Is #b2a61c readable on white or black?
#b2a61c has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.