#B8BA29 Hex Color
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Sale banners and caution signs are where #b8ba29 earns its keep. This fresh, sparkling yellow carries a green undertone and a mellow, glowing warmth that reads enthusiastic without shouting. Its medium lightness holds up behind small type, and black text on it reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep navy for a sharper look than the usual yellow and gray.
Questions about #b8ba29
What is #b8ba29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8ba29 is rgb(184, 186, 41), in HSL hsl(61, 64%, 45%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 78%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b8ba29?
Deep navy makes #b8ba29 look richer than a plain gray pairing, and dark plum or eggplant gives it a bolder edge. Use it as an accent rather than a full background in most layouts.
Is #b8ba29 readable on white or black?
#b8ba29 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.