#B2AF2B Hex Color
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The hex code #b2af2b is a warm yellow with an olive-green cast, fairly saturated but softened by its medium lightness. It brings enthusiasm and upbeat energy to sale graphics, budget promotions, and construction branding. Use it as a focused accent with dark text, since black achieves about 9.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #b2af2b
What is #b2af2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2af2b is rgb(178, 175, 43), in HSL hsl(59, 61%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 76%, 30%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2af2b?
#b2af2b pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted navy, which balance its yellow-green cast without making the palette feel overly bright. Use the color as an accent, then let darker neutrals carry text, borders, or larger interface areas.
Is #b2af2b readable on white or black?
#b2af2b has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.