#B6B28D Hex Color
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#b6b28d is a dusty pastel yellow with a gray undertone that keeps it mellow instead of bright. Its very low saturation makes it a solid dominant base for spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.7:1 contrast. One caution: it turns muddy next to pure white, so anchor it with deeper tones like olive or charcoal.
Questions about #b6b28d
What is #b6b28d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6b28d is rgb(182, 178, 141), in HSL hsl(54, 22%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 23%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6b28d?
Deeper earthy tones flatter #b6b28d best, since it washes out beside plain white. Try olive, terracotta, or navy for contrast that keeps the yellow feeling soft.
Is #b6b28d readable on white or black?
#b6b28d has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.