#B08606 Hex Color
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The hex code #b08606 is a warm, mellow yellow with muted ochre undertones and moderate saturation. Its earthy depth suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without the sharp brightness of pure yellow. Use it as a sale, budget, or construction accent, while black text remains readable at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b08606
What is #b08606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08606 is rgb(176, 134, 6), in HSL hsl(45, 93%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 97%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08606?
The #b08606 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted sage, which balance its warm ochre cast without making the palette feel overly bright. Use it as an accent beside cooler neutrals.
Is #b08606 readable on white or black?
#b08606 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.