#B9B2A0 Hex Color
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Tinted yellow-gray, #b9b2a0 is a dusty, ashy shade with low saturation and an almost gray finish. Its soft lightness suggests positivity and opportunity without the loud energy of vivid yellow. The hex code works well for budget, sale, or construction branding, especially as a supporting tone with black text for clear, readable layouts.
Questions about #b9b2a0
What is #b9b2a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9b2a0 is rgb(185, 178, 160), in HSL hsl(43, 15%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 14%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9b2a0?
#b9b2a0 pairs well with charcoal text, muted navy, terracotta, and deep olive because its low saturation leaves room for darker, richer accents. Use it as a supporting neutral when a palette needs warmth without bright yellow.
Is #b9b2a0 readable on white or black?
#b9b2a0 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.