#B38A00 Hex Color
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This muted, golden yellow carries an organic warmth that feels approachable and earnest. Because #b38a00 is somewhat unsaturated, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to create a sharp contrast that makes the yellow pop. The hex code for this mustard shade is #b38a00, which offers enough readability for small text.
Questions about #b38a00
What is #b38a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38a00 is rgb(179, 138, 0), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b38a00?
#b38a00 works best when balanced by deep, cool neutrals that anchor its organic warmth. It creates a sharp, professional contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate, allowing the yellow to pop as a sophisticated accent color.
Is #b38a00 readable on white or black?
#b38a00 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.