#B4A979 Hex Color
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#b4a979 is a dusty, low-saturation yellow with warm beige and gray undertones. Its mellow lightness brings softness and gentle optimism to backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text has about 8.9:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #b4a979
What is #b4a979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4a979 is rgb(180, 169, 121), in HSL hsl(49, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 33%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4a979?
#b4a979 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because their darker or warmer tones give this pale yellow more definition. Use it as a supporting color rather than the strongest element in a palette.
Is #b4a979 readable on white or black?
#b4a979 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.