#B6AE74 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy gold carries a dusty, unsaturated quality that feels gentle rather than bright. Because of its low chroma, #b6ae74 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background. Try pairing this shade with deep charcoals or navy for a grounded contrast. The hex code #b6ae74 maintains excellent legibility, making it a reliable choice for readable body text on clean, light interfaces.
Questions about #b6ae74
What is #b6ae74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6ae74 is rgb(182, 174, 116), in HSL hsl(53, 31%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 36%, 29%.
How can I effectively use #b6ae74 in interface design?
Does #b6ae74 read as a warm or cool color?
While #b6ae74 is technically a gold hue, its dusty, low-chroma composition makes it read as a cool-toned, desaturated neutral. This allows it to bridge the gap between warm metallic accents and cool, minimalist design schemes without appearing overly vibrant.
Is #b6ae74 readable on white or black?
#b6ae74 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.