#B38600 Hex Color
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This muted mustard tone leans heavily into earthiness, trading bright yellow energy for a mellow, grounded aesthetic. Because #b38600 sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to create high-contrast, readable typography. The hex code for this shade is #b38600.
Questions about #b38600
What is #b38600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38600 is rgb(179, 134, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 30%.
What color families pair effectively with the earthy tone of #b38600?
Because #b38600 leans into a mellow, grounded aesthetic, it pairs beautifully with natural, desaturated neutrals like slate or warm terracotta. These combinations create a balanced, organic look that avoids the jarring energy of brighter, more saturated yellows.
Is #b38600 readable on white or black?
#b38600 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.