#B4A46C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow feels mellow and grounded, carrying a distinct vintage quality. Its low chroma creates a soft aesthetic that avoids the sharpness of primary yellow. The hex code #b4a46c works well as a supporting neutral alongside deep charcoals or dark teals. Because black text maintains excellent readability against this shade, it is a practical choice for accessible UI backgrounds and large text elements.
Questions about #b4a46c
What is #b4a46c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4a46c is rgb(180, 164, 108), in HSL hsl(47, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 40%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4a46c?
Is #b4a46c readable on white or black?
#b4a46c has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.