#B4AFA3 Hex Color
Dusty yellow softened with gray
#b4afa3 is a muted yellow with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, almost gray appearance. Its softened lightness suggests practical optimism, opportunity, and approachable value. Use it as a supporting tone for sale, budget, construction, or utility branding, paired with black for clear text. The hex code for this color is #b4afa3.
Questions about #b4afa3
What is #b4afa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4afa3 is rgb(180, 175, 163), in HSL hsl(42, 10%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #b4afa3?
The muted yellow-gray of #b4afa3 pairs well with black, charcoal, deep brown, olive, and muted blue, creating grounded palettes with clear visual separation for utility, construction, editorial, or practical brand designs.
Is #b4afa3 readable on white or black?
#b4afa3 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.