#B7A06F Hex Color
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#b7a06f is an unsaturated, dusty yellow with warm, ashy undertones. Because it reads as a muted neutral, it performs best as a background color rather than a primary branding element. It pairs comfortably with charcoal grays and deep navies, which provide enough contrast to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this mellow shade is #b7a06f.
Questions about #b7a06f
What is #b7a06f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a06f is rgb(183, 160, 111), in HSL hsl(41, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 39%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b7a06f?
Is #b7a06f suitable for text or typography?
Because #b7a06f is a lighter, muted tone, it generally lacks sufficient contrast for use as body text against white or light backgrounds. It is most effective as a background fill for cards or sections, allowing for darker, higher-contrast text overlays to stand out clearly.
Is #b7a06f readable on white or black?
#b7a06f has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.