#B6A007 Hex Color
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This saturated mustard yellow commands attention with its intense, warm personality. The hex code #b6a007 works best as a striking accent color rather than a main background, as its heavy chroma can quickly overwhelm the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoals or slate grays. Because of its solid contrast ratios, black text remains highly legible against this tone for specific UI call-to-actions.
Questions about #b6a007
What is #b6a007 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a007 is rgb(182, 160, 7), in HSL hsl(52, 93%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 96%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b6a007 for web design?
#b6a007 works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or dark slate grays to balance its intense, high-energy chroma. Avoid using it alongside other bright, saturated primaries, as this can create visual vibration and make text difficult to read.
Is #b6a007 readable on white or black?
#b6a007 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.