Brass
Mellow and earthy desaturated gold brass
Brass is a mellow, desaturated yellow with earthy, greenish undertones. Its soft, muted character makes it a strong choice for spring themes or branding that requires a approachable, gentle feel. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, use it as an accent rather than a full page background to avoid a washed-out look. Black text provides excellent readability against the hex code #b5a642.
Questions about Brass
What is the hex code for Brass?
Brass is #b5a642. In RGB that is rgb(181, 166, 66), in HSL hsl(52, 47%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 64%, 29%.
What colors pair well with Brass #b5a642?
Is Brass #b5a642 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b5a642 for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. To ensure readability and meet accessibility standards, reserve this color for logos, buttons, or graphic accents while using black for your primary text.
Is Brass readable on white or black?
Brass has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.