#B38D00 Hex Color
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This muted ochre is a warm, unsaturated yellow with a grounded, earthy weight. Because it lacks intensity, #b38d00 works better as an accent color than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast branding, as black text remains sharp and readable against its surface. Use this hex code to signal value or urgency without the aggressive feel of a primary yellow.
Questions about #b38d00
What is #b38d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38d00 is rgb(179, 141, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b38d00?
Is #b38d00 readable on white or black?
#b38d00 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.