#B38300 Hex Color
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Sale banners and budget signage often reach for this mellow, mustard-toned yellow. #b38300 reads warm and earthy rather than bright because of its low saturation. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since full coverage can turn muddy. Black text holds up on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a richer combination than cream offers.
Questions about #b38300
What is #b38300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38300 is rgb(179, 131, 0), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 100%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b38300?
Deep teal and charcoal make #b38300 feel richer than cream or white does. Try it as a 10 percent accent against navy or dark green backgrounds.
Is #b38300 readable on white or black?
#b38300 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.