#B38900 Hex Color
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#b38900 is a warm, muted yellow with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, practical feel. Its positive energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, suggesting opportunity and enthusiasm without appearing flashy. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text reads clearly against this color. The hex code is #b38900.
Questions about #b38900
What is #b38900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38900 is rgb(179, 137, 0), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b38900?
Is #b38900 warm or cool?
#b38900 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is deepened by brown undertones. It feels earthy and practical rather than bright, making it a strong supporting tone for grounded branding, sale graphics, and construction-related visuals.
Is #b38900 readable on white or black?
#b38900 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.