#B7A570 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated yellow offers a muted, organic warmth that feels approachable and mellow. Because of its dusty quality, #b7a570 pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast. Use it as a supporting tone in branding or UI backgrounds rather than a primary fill, as black text remains highly readable over it for accessible, clean design layouts.
Questions about #b7a570
What is #b7a570 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a570 is rgb(183, 165, 112), in HSL hsl(45, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 39%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b7a570?
Because #b7a570 is a muted and desaturated yellow, it grounds well against deep neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast neon brights, which can make this earthy tone look muddy or unintentionally dull.
Is #b7a570 readable on white or black?
#b7a570 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.