#BABC73 Hex Color
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#babc73 is a muted, desaturated olive-yellow that reads as soft and mellow rather than bright. Because of its earthy undertones, it works best as a supporting tone in palettes alongside charcoal or deep slate. The hex code for this color is #babc73. It provides excellent contrast for black body text, making it a functional choice for readable UI backgrounds where a neutral white feels too harsh.
Questions about #babc73
What is #babc73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #babc73 is rgb(186, 188, 115), in HSL hsl(62, 35%, 59%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 39%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #babc73 for a professional palette?
Is #babc73 readable on white or black?
#babc73 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.