#BAA56C Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated yellow carries a mellow, vintage character that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #baa56c has a muddy, earthy quality, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to make the yellow pop. The hex code for this shade is #baa56c, which offers high accessibility with standard black text.
Questions about #baa56c
What is #baa56c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baa56c is rgb(186, 165, 108), in HSL hsl(44, 36%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 42%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #baa56c for a balanced design?
Is #baa56c readable on white or black?
#baa56c has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.