#BEAF97 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated tan carries strong orange and yellow undertones. Because it is highly muted, #beaf97 works best as a neutral base or a soft supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to prevent it from looking muddy. Its accessibility is excellent, and black text against this hex code reads clearly for body copy.
Questions about #beaf97
What is #beaf97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beaf97 is rgb(190, 175, 151), in HSL hsl(37, 23%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 21%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #beaf97?
Deep, cool tones offer the best contrast for #beaf97 because they balance its muted warmth. Pair this color with charcoal or deep forest green to create a sophisticated, grounded look that avoids appearing muddy or washed out on screen.
Is #beaf97 readable on white or black?
#beaf97 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.