#B7A57A Hex Color

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#b7a57a is a dusty, unsaturated yellow with a distinct ashy character. Because it leans muted rather than bright, it works best as a supporting neutral or background for earthy branding rather than a primary highlight. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability, as this hex code provides a high contrast foundation for dark text elements.

Questions about #b7a57a

What is #b7a57a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a57a is rgb(183, 165, 122), in HSL hsl(42, 30%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 33%, 28%.
What colors pair best with the #b7a57a hex color?
Because #b7a57a functions as an earthy neutral, it pairs exceptionally well with deep, dark tones like charcoal or navy to create strong visual contrast. You can also ground this shade by pairing it with forest green for a natural, organic color palette.
Is #b7a57a readable on white or black?
#b7a57a has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.