#B8B898 Hex Color
A muted ashy yellow with dusty undertones
This muted, ashy yellow has a dusty, unsaturated quality that sits comfortably between beige and olive. Because it is highly desaturated, #b8b898 functions best as a calming, neutral background color. Black text remains legible against this shade, making it a practical choice for UI. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent softness in more modern, professional designs.
Questions about #b8b898
What is #b8b898 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b898 is rgb(184, 184, 152), in HSL hsl(60, 18%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 17%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b8b898 in a design layout?
Does #b8b898 read as warm or cool?
#b8b898 typically reads as a cool-leaning neutral because of its heavy desaturation, which strips away the vibrant energy of a standard yellow. It creates a dusty, clinical feel that separates it from warmer, sunnier shades like beige or cream.
Is #b8b898 readable on white or black?
#b8b898 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.