#B7B29F Hex Color
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Dusty yellow with a heavy gray cast, #b7b29f reads closer to greige than gold. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind bolder hues rather than the star. Try it with deep teal or rust for contrast. Black text passes easily on top; contrast sits near 9.9:1.
Questions about #b7b29f
What is #b7b29f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7b29f is rgb(183, 178, 159), in HSL hsl(47, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 13%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7b29f?
#b7b29f pairs well with deep teal, rust, and charcoal, which give its grayed yellow warmth something to push against. Keep it as the 30% supporting tone and let a richer hue lead.
Is #b7b29f readable on white or black?
#b7b29f has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.