#B9BA76 Hex Color
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This muted, greenish-yellow sits in the pastel range with a soft, unsaturated appearance. Because of its earthy, olive undertones, #b9ba76 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate gray, which helps anchor its lightness. The hex code for this shade is #b9ba76, providing sufficient contrast for readable black text in most UI applications.
Questions about #b9ba76
What is #b9ba76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9ba76 is rgb(185, 186, 118), in HSL hsl(61, 33%, 60%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 37%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #b9ba76?
Because of its muted, olive-leaning tone, #b9ba76 works exceptionally well when balanced by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray. For a more organic, earthy scheme, consider pairing it with muted terracottas or soft, sandy beiges to ground the lightness.
Is #b9ba76 suitable for text in UI design?
Using #b9ba76 as a text color generally fails accessibility standards because it is quite light, so it should be reserved for background elements or decorative accents. If you must use it for text, ensure it sits against a dark, saturated background to maintain readable contrast.
Is #b9ba76 readable on white or black?
#b9ba76 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.