#B6A785 Hex Color
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Yellow without the punch. The hex code #b6a785 gives a dusty, pastel khaki with gray undertones, so it stays calm where brighter yellows shout. Designers reach for it as a supporting tone behind navy or espresso, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 8.9:1. As a full background it can read muddy, so pair it with crisp, darker accents.
Questions about #b6a785
What is #b6a785 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a785 is rgb(182, 167, 133), in HSL hsl(42, 25%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 29%.
What text color works best on #b6a785?
Black text is the clearest choice on #b6a785, reaching about 8.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Darker accents like charcoal also work well; white text falls short.
What colors pair well with #b6a785?
Deep navy and espresso brown make its yellow undertone look richer, while cool grays tone it down further. Save brighter accents for small details so the muted base stays the focus.
Is #b6a785 readable on white or black?
#b6a785 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.