#B8A98C Hex Color
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#b8a98c is a dusty, ashy yellow with low saturation and a soft, warm beige cast. Its pastel lightness suits spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or dark brown text, which remains highly readable at small sizes. The hex code is #b8a98c.
Questions about #b8a98c
What is #b8a98c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a98c is rgb(184, 169, 140), in HSL hsl(40, 24%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 24%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b8a98c?
Does #b8a98c read as a warm or cool color?
#b8a98c reads warm because its muted yellow base is softened by beige and gray, giving it an earthy, ashy character rather than a bright, saturated golden yellow, so it feels grounded and gently weathered. It suits restrained, relaxed designs.
Is #b8a98c readable on white or black?
#b8a98c has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.