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#B9AD7E color code is #B9AD7E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b9ad7e.

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#B9AD7E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B9AD7E is 0.4171. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.25:1 against white and 9.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B9AD7E on white2.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B9AD7E on black9.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B9AD7E2.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B9AD7E9.34:1AAA

#B9AD7E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B9AD7E?+
The hex code for #B9AD7E is #B9AD7E. In RGB it's rgb(185, 173, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 30%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #B9AD7E?+
#B9AD7E in RGB is (185, 173, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 173, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #B9AD7E?+
#B9AD7E converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 32%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B9AD7E.
Is #b9ad7e a warm or cool color?+
#B9AD7E (#B9AD7E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b9ad7e belong to?+
#B9AD7E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 30%, 61% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b9ad7e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B9AD7E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.25:1 — 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 #b9ad7e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B9AD7E (#B9AD7E) is 4696 C Haystack, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B9AD7E in design

Practical guidance for using #b9ad7e (#B9AD7E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B9AD7E (#B9AD7E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B9AD7E (#B9AD7E) 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

#B9AD7E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b9ad7e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B9AD7E 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 #B9AD7E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b9ad7e (#B9AD7E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold