#BAAB5E Hex Color
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#baab5e is a muted, desaturated yellow with earthy undertones. Because it sits in a lower saturation range, it feels more grounded than bright, punchy yellows. This shade works well as a supporting tone in organic branding palettes and pairs cleanly with dark charcoal grays. The hex code for this color is #baab5e, and its high contrast allows for excellent black text legibility.
Questions about #baab5e
What is #baab5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baab5e is rgb(186, 171, 94), in HSL hsl(50, 40%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 49%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #baab5e?
#baab5e excels when paired with deep, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to let its muted yellow tone stand out. For a warmer palette, it also harmonizes beautifully with soft terracotta tones or muted sage greens.
Is #baab5e suitable for text usage?
Using #baab5e as a background color is ideal for readability, as it offers a soft, non-straining surface for dark text. When using #baab5e as a text color itself, ensure it is placed against a very dark background to maintain sufficient contrast ratios.
Is #baab5e readable on white or black?
#baab5e has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.