#B38B00 Hex Color
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#b38b00 is a muted, mustard-gold tone with a warm, mellow character. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids looking neon and works well as a subtle accent or background for sale-related UI elements. This shade provides excellent readability for black text, meeting accessibility standards easily. Use the hex code #b38b00 sparingly, as its earthy richness can overpower delicate layouts if applied too broadly.
Questions about #b38b00
What is #b38b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38b00 is rgb(179, 139, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 30%.
Which color combinations work best with #b38b00?
Pair #b38b00 with deep charcoal or dark navy to ground its warmth and create a high-end, balanced look. It also complements earthy tones like terracotta or forest green, which helps emphasize its vintage, muted mustard quality in design projects.
Is #b38b00 readable on white or black?
#b38b00 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.