#B8A681 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow brings a calm, earthy tone to digital interfaces. As a neutral base, #b8a681 provides a soft alternative to standard white or beige backgrounds. Black text is highly legible here with an 8.8:1 contrast ratio, making it a safe choice for readability. Use this hex code alongside deep charcoal or forest green to add weight to your color palette.
Questions about #b8a681
What is #b8a681 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a681 is rgb(184, 166, 129), in HSL hsl(40, 28%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 30%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b8a681 in a layout?
This unsaturated yellow creates a balanced, professional aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep forest green for strong contrast. Using a darker, desaturated tone helps ground the light, earthy feel of #b8a681, ensuring your text remains legible and professional.
Is #b8a681 readable on white or black?
#b8a681 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.