#B3892D Hex Color
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Think of old mustard or dry prairie grass. #b3892d is a muted yellow with olive undertones, warm but far from bright. It reads mellow, so use it as a supporting tone next to cream or charcoal; across big backgrounds it can turn muddy. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 6.5:1. Close to similar orange shades, it fits outdoor and organic branding.
Questions about #b3892d
What is #b3892d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3892d is rgb(179, 137, 45), in HSL hsl(41, 60%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 75%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3892d?
Cream and charcoal give #b3892d a grounded, natural look, while deep navy adds contrast without fighting its warm undertone. Skip bright yellows, which wash it out.
Is #b3892d readable on white or black?
#b3892d has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.