#B37D00 Hex Color
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#b37d00 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans heavily into golden mustard tones. This warm, grounded color works best as an accent rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. Pair it with dark navy or charcoal for high contrast, as black text remains legible on this shade. The hex code for this distinctive tone is #b37d00.
Questions about #b37d00
What is #b37d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37d00 is rgb(179, 125, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 30%.
How can I effectively use #b37d00 in a UI design?
Why does #b37d00 sometimes look muddy when used as a background?
As a desaturated, medium-value tone, #b37d00 lacks the brightness needed for large-scale backgrounds, which can make it feel heavy or dull. Using it sparingly allows the warmth of the mustard hue to stand out without overwhelming the overall composition.
Is #b37d00 readable on white or black?
#b37d00 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.