#B8AD78 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty yellow offers a soft alternative to brighter, more saturated tones. Its desaturated warmth creates a mellow, gentle mood suitable for background textures or understated branding. The hex code #b8ad78 reads clearly with black text, making it a functional choice for accessible UI design. Because it can lean muddy when paired poorly, balance it with crisp charcoal or deep navy for the best results.
Questions about #b8ad78
What is #b8ad78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8ad78 is rgb(184, 173, 120), in HSL hsl(50, 31%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 35%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8ad78?
Is #b8ad78 readable on white or black?
#b8ad78 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.28:1 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.