#B9A980 Hex Color
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#b9a980 is a dusty, ashy yellow with low saturation, warm beige undertones, and a mellow pastel finish. Its softness suits spring themes, baby products, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which reaches about 9:1 contrast; bright white can look washed out. The hex code for this color is #b9a980.
Questions about #b9a980
What is #b9a980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9a980 is rgb(185, 169, 128), in HSL hsl(43, 29%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 31%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b9a980?
#b9a980 pairs well with charcoal, muted olive, terracotta, and warm brown, creating earthy contrast that supports its beige-yellow character without overwhelming the mellow finish in both digital and physical designs.
Is #b9a980 readable on white or black?
#b9a980 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.