#B3A895 Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, #b3a895 is a yellow drained of most of its shine. That muted warmth keeps it calm, which suits sale banners and budget branding where bright yellow feels too loud. It works best as a supporting tone under deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #b3a895
What is #b3a895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3a895 is rgb(179, 168, 149), in HSL hsl(38, 16%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 17%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3a895?
Deep teal, charcoal, and burgundy give #b3a895 the contrast its muted base needs. Keep it as a supporting tone, since bright white can wash it out.
Is #b3a895 readable on white or black?
#b3a895 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.