#B39200 Hex Color
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This mustard yellow is muted, warm, and carries an earthy, organic feel. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #b39200 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a clean, industrial look. The hex code #b39200 offers enough contrast to support black text, making it a functional choice for buttons and call to action elements.
Questions about #b39200
What is #b39200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39200 is rgb(179, 146, 0), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b39200?
Because #b39200 has strong organic, yellow-gold undertones, it creates a grounded, industrial contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. You can also achieve a warm, retro aesthetic by mixing it with muted teals or soft cream tones.
Is #b39200 readable on white or black?
#b39200 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.