#B38A30 Hex Color
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This muted yellow has strong olive undertones that lean into an earthy, natural aesthetic. Because of its desaturated character, #b38a30 works best as a secondary accent rather than a full-page background, where it risks appearing muddy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. The hex code for this mellow shade is #b38a30, which provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #b38a30
What is #b38a30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38a30 is rgb(179, 138, 48), in HSL hsl(41, 58%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 73%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #b38a30 olive yellow?
Because #b38a30 has strong earthy undertones, it creates a sophisticated balance when paired with dark neutrals like charcoal or slate. For a warmer, organic palette, consider combining this shade with deep terracotta or muted cream tones to avoid overwhelming the visual composition.
Is #b38a30 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b38a30 as a primary text color against a pure white background generally fails modern accessibility standards because the contrast ratio is too low for comfortable reading. It is better reserved for UI accents, borders, or large decorative headings rather than small, long-form body copy.
Is #b38a30 readable on white or black?
#b38a30 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.