#B8B9A4 Hex Color
A dusty yellow with olive undertones
#b8b9a4 is a light, dusty yellow with ashy olive undertones and very low saturation. Its soft gray cast gives it a practical, understated mood, while its yellow base suggests optimism and opportunity. Use it as a supporting tone in sale, budget, or construction branding. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, including small body copy.
Questions about #b8b9a4
What is #b8b9a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b9a4 is rgb(184, 185, 164), in HSL hsl(63, 13%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b8b9a4?
#b8b9a4 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted terracotta, and dark navy because its gray cast softens stronger contrasts while its yellow base keeps the palette from feeling overly cold.
Is #b8b9a4 readable on white or black?
#b8b9a4 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.