#B29A4C Hex Color
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#b29a4c is a warm, muted yellow with olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, practical feel that suits sale graphics, budget brands, construction themes, and opportunity-focused messaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #b29a4c offers about 7.6:1 contrast with black, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b29a4c
What is #b29a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b29a4c is rgb(178, 154, 76), in HSL hsl(46, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 57%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b29a4c?
#b29a4c pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted burgundy because their darker, cooler values sharpen its soft olive-gold warmth. Use charcoal for readable text, navy for a steadier brand palette, or burgundy for a richer accent.
Is #b29a4c warm or cool?
#b29a4c reads warm because its yellow base shifts toward olive and brown, while its low saturation keeps the color grounded rather than bright or playful, giving practical layouts a steady sense of energy without the sharpness of vivid yellow.
Is #b29a4c readable on white or black?
#b29a4c has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.