#B5A332 Hex Color
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The hex code #b5a332 is a warm, mellow yellow with an olive undertone. Its moderate saturation and midrange lightness give it a grounded feel that suits sale labels, budget-focused branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #b5a332
What is #b5a332 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a332 is rgb(181, 163, 50), in HSL hsl(52, 57%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 72%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5a332 in a design palette?
Is #b5a332 readable on white or black?
#b5a332 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.