#B5BF85 Hex Color
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#b5bf85 is a dusty, unsaturated yellow with a distinct olive undertone. Its muted character offers a gentle, natural alternative to standard pastels. This shade provides excellent readability for small text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to anchor its warmth. The hex code for this mellow, versatile tone is #b5bf85.
Questions about #b5bf85
What is #b5bf85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5bf85 is rgb(181, 191, 133), in HSL hsl(70, 31%, 64%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 30%, 25%.
Which colors pair best with #b5bf85 in a design palette?
Is #b5bf85 a suitable choice for text on websites?
Because #b5bf85 has a relatively high lightness value, it often struggles to meet accessibility standards when used as text against a white background. It serves better as a background color or decorative element, paired with high-contrast, dark-colored text for optimal readability.
Is #b5bf85 readable on white or black?
#b5bf85 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.75:1 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.