#B6A437 Hex Color
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#b6a437 is a warm, muted yellow with earthy olive undertones and medium lightness. Its mellow character suits spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #b6a437.
Questions about #b6a437
What is #b6a437 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a437 is rgb(182, 164, 55), in HSL hsl(51, 54%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 70%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6a437?
#b6a437 pairs well with navy for strong contrast, cream for a softer look, and charcoal for grounded text. These combinations balance its warm yellow and olive undertones without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #b6a437 readable on white or black?
#b6a437 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.