#B39B3D Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #b39b3d is a mellow yellow with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation brings enthusiasm and positivity without the sharp energy of brighter yellows. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in sale banners, budget branding, or construction graphics. Black text achieves about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b39b3d
What is #b39b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39b3d is rgb(179, 155, 61), in HSL hsl(48, 49%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 66%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39b3d?
Pair #b39b3d with charcoal or deep navy for grounded contrast; warm cream backgrounds and muted terracotta accents support its earthy character in branding and interface layouts.
Is #b39b3d a warm or cool color?
#b39b3d reads as a warm, muted yellow because its ochre base is softened by earthy olive undertones; the reduced saturation keeps it calm rather than bright, making it feel more grounded than lemon or primary yellow.
Is #b39b3d readable on white or black?
#b39b3d has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.