#B1965F Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #b1965f is a warm yellow with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without feeling loud, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text has about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio here, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #b1965f.
Questions about #b1965f
What is #b1965f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1965f is rgb(177, 150, 95), in HSL hsl(40, 34%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 46%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1965f?
Does #b1965f read as warm or cool?
#b1965f reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by ashy brown undertones and low saturation, giving it a grounded, mellow presence rather than the sharp brightness of a vivid yellow. It works well for backgrounds and supporting brand accents.
Is #b1965f readable on white or black?
#b1965f has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.