#B8AE9A Hex Color
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#b8ae9a is a light, dusty yellow with ashy gray and beige undertones. Its low saturation gives it a practical feel, while soft yellow hints support positivity and a sense of opportunity. Use this muted tone in sale graphics, budget branding, or construction layouts. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio, and the hex code is #b8ae9a.
Questions about #b8ae9a
What is #b8ae9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8ae9a is rgb(184, 174, 154), in HSL hsl(40, 17%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 16%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8ae9a?
#b8ae9a pairs well with charcoal text, muted terracotta accents, and deep green details because its gray-beige base leaves room for warmer contrast in grounded branding palettes and practical interfaces with clear visual separation. Keep it off bright white in large areas, where its muted value can appear washed out.
Is #b8ae9a readable on white or black?
#b8ae9a has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.