#B6A88E Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated yellow functions best as a supporting tone in neutral palettes. Because #b6a88e is quite muted, it avoids the aggressive brightness of standard yellows, making it suitable for professional, understated branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate gray to create strong readability. With a contrast ratio of 9.0:1 against black, this hex code provides excellent clarity for text.
Questions about #b6a88e
What is #b6a88e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a88e is rgb(182, 168, 142), in HSL hsl(39, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 22%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which color pairings best complement #b6a88e?
This muted yellow pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate gray to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. These darker neutrals ground the desaturated tone, preventing the design from feeling washed out while maintaining a calm, professional aesthetic.
Is #b6a88e readable on white or black?
#b6a88e has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.98:1 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.