#BAAE6A Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried mustard and faded straw, this mellow yellow carries an olive undertone. The low saturation keeps it soft and warm, so #baae6a works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud accent. It flatters deep plum and navy, which make it read richer. Black text on the hex code #baae6a clears body-text contrast with room to spare.
Questions about #baae6a
What is #baae6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baae6a is rgb(186, 174, 106), in HSL hsl(51, 37%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 43%, 27%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #baae6a?
Deep plum and navy make this muted yellow read richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded and warm. Pale neutrals like cream tend to flatten it, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #baae6a readable on white or black?
#baae6a has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.35:1 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.