#BBB09A Hex Color
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#bbb09a is a dusty, ashy yellow that reads more like a neutral gray. Because it is muted and low-saturation, it works best as a supporting background rather than a main color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #bbb09a, which offers excellent contrast for black body text.
Questions about #bbb09a
What is #bbb09a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbb09a is rgb(187, 176, 154), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #bbb09a read more as yellow or gray?
#bbb09a is technically a low-saturation yellow, but its high-ash content makes it function visually as a warm, organic neutral gray. Because the yellow is so desaturated, it avoids feeling vibrant or sunny, making it incredibly versatile for neutral palettes.
Is #bbb09a readable on white or black?
#bbb09a has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.78:1 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.