#B38200 Hex Color
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Sale banners and construction signage often reach for this dark mustard yellow. #b38200 sits on the warm, muted end of the yellow family, so it reads grounded instead of loud. That low saturation makes it mellow, and it earns its keep as an accent against deep navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text on the hex code #b38200 reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #b38200
What is #b38200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38200 is rgb(179, 130, 0), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b38200?
Deep navy makes #b38200 look richer than beige or camel ever could. Cream softens it for print, while charcoal keeps it feeling bold and industrial.
Is #b38200 readable on white or black?
#b38200 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.