#B3995D Hex Color
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Sale banners and budget-friendly branding often reach for dark yellow, and #b3995d is a mellow take on it. Low saturation gives this hex code a warm, golden-brown feel instead of a bright shout. It works best as a supporting tone next to deep teal or charcoal, since full backgrounds can read muddy. Black text passes contrast checks on it, so signage and labels stay legible.
Questions about #b3995d
What is #b3995d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3995d is rgb(179, 153, 93), in HSL hsl(42, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 48%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3995d?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #b3995d look richer by contrast. For a softer scheme, try cream and warm gray, which keep its golden undertones gentle.
Is #b3995d readable on white or black?
#b3995d has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.