#B2B37B Hex Color
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#b2b37b is a muted, dusty yellow with soft olive-green undertones and a mellow pastel quality. Its low saturation feels gentle and grounded, making it useful for spring backgrounds, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. Black text remains highly readable, with about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #b2b37b.
Questions about #b2b37b
What is #b2b37b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2b37b is rgb(178, 179, 123), in HSL hsl(61, 27%, 59%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 31%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with #b2b37b?
#b2b37b pairs well with charcoal for strong definition, warm cream for a softer look, and muted terracotta or sage accents for an earthy palette that keeps its dusty yellow character balanced.
Does #b2b37b feel warm or cool?
It reads warm-neutral because its yellow base brings warmth, while muted olive-green undertones pull it toward an earthy, balanced feel rather than a bright sunny yellow or a saturated green. That subdued balance works well for calm, practical, and nature-inspired visual systems.
Is #b2b37b readable on white or black?
#b2b37b has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.