#B5B29D Hex Color
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#b5b29d is a dusty, desaturated khaki with strong grey undertones. While it lacks the punch of bright yellow, it provides a grounded, industrial feel for construction branding or budget-focused layouts. Designers find this shade functions best as a background. Because black text maintains a high 9.8:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly readable. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #b5b29d
What is #b5b29d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5b29d is rgb(181, 178, 157), in HSL hsl(52, 14%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 13%, 29%.
Does #b5b29d read as a warm or cool color?
This shade leans neutral, but its underlying yellow warmth is dampened significantly by heavy grey tones. It functions more as a bridge between a true warm beige and a cool grey, offering a sophisticated, muted look that feels neither overtly cold nor overly vibrant.
What colors pair well with #b5b29d?
The most effective way to style this muted khaki is by pairing it with charcoal or deep espresso tones to provide necessary structure. Because the color itself is quite soft, these dark, high-contrast accents prevent the design from looking muddy or washed out.
Is #b5b29d readable on white or black?
#b5b29d has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.