#B6A988 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty shade, #b6a988 leans toward a desaturated khaki. This hex code works best as a neutral background for baby products or spring branding. It feels gentle but lacks intensity, so pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance. Because it offers high contrast against black text, you can safely use it for small body copy.
Questions about #b6a988
What is #b6a988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a988 is rgb(182, 169, 136), in HSL hsl(43, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 25%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b6a988 to avoid a washed-out look?
#b6a988 lacks natural intensity, so it works best when anchored by high-contrast tones like deep charcoal or matte black. For a softer but grounded palette, try adding a rich terracotta or a muted olive to provide necessary depth to your design.
Is #b6a988 suitable for small text or body copy?
Yes, #b6a988 provides enough contrast against pure black or very dark navy to remain legible for small body copy. Always ensure you are checking the specific contrast ratio against your chosen background, as its desaturated nature can occasionally blur if the text is too light.
Is #b6a988 readable on white or black?
#b6a988 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.