#B39B70 Hex Color
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This muted yellow leans sandy and warm, with gray undertones that keep it calm. Its hex code is #b39b70. Low saturation makes it a steady background for spring themes and baby products, and black text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1 contrast. Pair it with navy for a richer look than white gives.
Questions about #b39b70
What is #b39b70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39b70 is rgb(179, 155, 112), in HSL hsl(39, 31%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 37%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b39b70?
Navy gives #b39b70 a richer contrast than white, while terracotta deepens its warm, sandy side. For a cleaner palette, pair it with charcoal and off-white neutrals.
Is #b39b70 readable on white or black?
#b39b70 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.