#B38000 Hex Color
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This muted, golden-orange hue feels mellow and earthy, avoiding the intensity of brighter yellows. Because #b38000 carries a distinct mustard undertone, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy for a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, it is a practical choice for safety-focused or autumn-themed branding elements.
Questions about #b38000
What is #b38000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38000 is rgb(179, 128, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 30%.
How do I use #b38000 in a professional design?
This shade works best as a subtle accent rather than a dominant background color, specifically when paired with charcoal or navy to ground its warmth. It provides excellent readability for text and is ideal for autumn-themed accents or safety-focused UI elements.
Does #b38000 read as a warm or cool color?
It is a distinctly warm, golden-orange hue that carries a heavy mustard undertone, making it feel grounded and earthy. Because it avoids the harsh brightness of pure yellow, it maintains a mature, professional quality suitable for interior design or branding projects.
Is #b38000 readable on white or black?
#b38000 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.