#B3AA89 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow feels soft and grounded. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #b3aa89 works best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoals to ensure high contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade. The hex code for this neutral tone is #b3aa89, which brings a calm, approachable quality to minimal design palettes.
Questions about #b3aa89
What is #b3aa89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3aa89 is rgb(179, 170, 137), in HSL hsl(47, 22%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 23%, 30%.
Does #b3aa89 lean warm or cool in a color palette?
While #b3aa89 is technically a yellow, its heavy grey undertone makes it feel surprisingly neutral and cool. It avoids the vibrancy of traditional sunshine yellows, offering a grounded, ashy quality that sits comfortably between beige and light gold.
Is #b3aa89 readable on white or black?
#b3aa89 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.02:1 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.