#B8B8A0 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b8b8a0 is a dusty yellow with gray-green undertones and low saturation. Its practical warmth suggests optimism and opportunity, making it useful for sale, budget, and construction branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep brown. Black text reads clearly over it, while white may appear washed out.
Questions about #b8b8a0
What is #b8b8a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b8a0 is rgb(184, 184, 160), in HSL hsl(60, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 13%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8b8a0?
#b8b8a0 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, olive, and muted terracotta because these darker, earthy colors reinforce its gray-green undertones while providing stronger contrast than pale neutrals in layouts and palettes.
Is #b8b8a0 readable on white or black?
#b8b8a0 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.40:1 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.