#B4A685 Hex Color
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Pastel, ashy yellow with very low saturation, #b4a685 has a dusty beige cast that feels soft and youthful rather than bright. Its gentle warmth suits spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or black text; its 8.7:1 contrast supports readable body copy. The hex code is #b4a685.
Questions about #b4a685
What is #b4a685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4a685 is rgb(180, 166, 133), in HSL hsl(42, 24%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 26%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b4a685?
#b4a685 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted terracotta, and soft cream, creating grounded palettes that preserve its dusty warmth while adding enough contrast for text, borders, or stronger accents in packaging and calm editorial layouts.
Is #b4a685 readable on white or black?
#b4a685 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.