#B39B00 Hex Color
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This saturated mustard yellow feels earthy and warm, carrying a sense of energetic optimism. Because #b39b00 is fairly deep, it avoids the harshness of brighter yellows. Use it sparingly as an accent color for buttons or calls to action to guide the eye. Black text remains readable against this background, making the hex code #b39b00 a practical choice for high-contrast typographic elements in branding.
Questions about #b39b00
What is #b39b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39b00 is rgb(179, 155, 0), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39b00 for a balanced design?
Is #b39b00 readable on white or black?
#b39b00 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.