#B4BC8C Hex Color
Dusty unsaturated yellow with green undertones
This dusty, unsaturated yellow leans heavily into green, making it a muted choice for organic design themes. Because #b4bc8c is so desaturated, it functions well as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability. The hex code for this ashy yellow is #b4bc8c, providing a gentle alternative to bright, standard spring palettes.
Questions about #b4bc8c
What is #b4bc8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4bc8c is rgb(180, 188, 140), in HSL hsl(70, 26%, 64%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 26%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #b4bc8c?
Because #b4bc8c is so desaturated and earthy, it pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso to maintain readability. For a softer look, consider accenting it with muted terracotta or a dusty navy blue to ground the composition.
Is #b4bc8c considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits in a transitional space, leaning slightly cool due to its heavy green influence. While it technically originates from the yellow family, its muted, ashy quality strips away the traditional warmth usually associated with bright yellows, creating a sophisticated, neutralized effect.
Is #b4bc8c readable on white or black?
#b4bc8c has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.