#B08B3E Hex Color
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#b08b3e is a muted gold with olive undertones. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a warm, earthy character that suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and rustic fashion. It can read muddy at large sizes, so treat it as a dominant base or a grounding accent. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b08b3e
What is #b08b3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08b3e is rgb(176, 139, 62), in HSL hsl(41, 48%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 65%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08b3e?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #b08b3e read richer than white does. Cream and brown keep it rustic, while navy adds a sharper, more tailored contrast.
Is #b08b3e readable on white or black?
#b08b3e has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.