#B28930 Hex Color
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This unsaturated mustard tone carries strong earthy and warm undertones. Because it balances yellow warmth with olive maturity, #b28930 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted navy for a sophisticated, grounded look. Black text maintains high readability over this hex code, making it functional for buttons and calls to action.
Questions about #b28930
What is #b28930 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28930 is rgb(178, 137, 48), in HSL hsl(41, 58%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 73%, 30%.
Does #b28930 work well as a primary text color?
No, #b28930 should be avoided for primary body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet accessibility standards. It functions much better as an accent for buttons, icons, or decorative borders where readability is less critical than visual impact.
What colors pair well with #b28930 for a professional palette?
Is #b28930 readable on white or black?
#b28930 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.