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#B5B87A color code is #B5B87A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b5b87a.

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#B5B87A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B5B87A is 0.4551. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.08:1 against white and 10.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B5B87A on white2.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B5B87A on black10.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B5B87A2.08:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B5B87A10.10:1AAA

#B5B87A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B5B87A?+
The hex code for #B5B87A is #B5B87A. In RGB it's rgb(181, 184, 122), and in HSL it's hsl(63, 30%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #B5B87A?+
#B5B87A in RGB is (181, 184, 122). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 184, 122).
What is the CMYK value of #B5B87A?+
#B5B87A converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 34%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B5B87A.
Is #b5b87a a warm or cool color?+
#B5B87A (#B5B87A) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b5b87a belong to?+
#B5B87A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 63°, 30%, 60% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b5b87a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B5B87A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.08:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b5b87a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B5B87A (#B5B87A) is 4696 C Haystack, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B5B87A in design

Practical guidance for using #b5b87a (#B5B87A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B5B87A (#B5B87A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B5B87A (#B5B87A) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B5B87A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B5B87A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #B5B87A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b5b87a (#B5B87A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold