#B38500 Hex Color
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#b38500 is a muted, mustard-adjacent yellow with strong earthy undertones. Because it carries a desaturated quality, it avoids the harshness of pure yellow while retaining a sense of friendly warmth. It works best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or small UI details rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal to ensure high contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade.
Questions about #b38500
What is #b38500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38500 is rgb(179, 133, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b38500 in a design project?
How should #b38500 be used in user interface design?
#b38500 works best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons, icons, or small UI details rather than a primary background shade. Its desaturated, mustard-adjacent quality creates a friendly, welcoming vibe without overwhelming the user or fatiguing the eyes.
Is #b38500 readable on white or black?
#b38500 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.