#B09141 Hex Color
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#b09141 is a warm, muted yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests practicality, tradition, and outdoor resilience, making it useful for budget, construction, military, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it at about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b09141.
Questions about #b09141
What is #b09141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09141 is rgb(176, 145, 65), in HSL hsl(43, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 63%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b09141?
Is #b09141 warm or cool?
#b09141 reads as a warm, muted color because its yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a grounded traditional feel rather than the sharp brightness of a clear yellow.
Is #b09141 readable on white or black?
#b09141 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 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.