#B8A170 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #b8a170 is a dusty yellow with low saturation and soft gray-brown undertones. Its mellow appearance suits spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes without feeling bright or childish. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy accents; black text reaches about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b8a170.
Questions about #b8a170
What is #b8a170 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a170 is rgb(184, 161, 112), in HSL hsl(41, 34%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 39%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8a170?
#b8a170 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta because its dusty yellow warmth benefits from deeper cool contrast and restrained earthy accents; navy adds definition, while charcoal and cream keep the palette calm and readable.
What mood and uses fit #b8a170?
#b8a170 feels mellow and grounded, with low saturation and soft gray-brown undertones that suit spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes without making them look bright or childish.
Is #b8a170 readable on white or black?
#b8a170 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.