#B5A888 Hex Color
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Spring sale banners and baby product packaging often reach for this dusty yellow. #b5a888 is so unsaturated that it reads as a soft sand khaki instead of a true yellow. Its low chroma keeps large areas calm rather than loud, and black text sits comfortably on top at about 8.9:1 contrast. For a warmer take on a nautical palette, pair it with navy.
Questions about #b5a888
What is #b5a888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a888 is rgb(181, 168, 136), in HSL hsl(43, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 25%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors work well with #b5a888?
Deep navy is a strong partner, giving this sandy yellow more warmth by comparison. Espresso brown and muted terracotta also suit it for earthy palettes, while pure white tends to wash out its already faint tone.
Is #b5a888 readable on white or black?
#b5a888 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.