#B39D00 Hex Color
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#b39d00 is a dark, mustard-leaning yellow with real weight behind it. Its saturation gives it energy without neon brightness, so it reads mellow and grounded. Black text on this hex code hits about 7.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. It works best as an accent in sale banners and construction signage, or paired with charcoal and navy for a richer palette.
Questions about #b39d00
What is #b39d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39d00 is rgb(179, 157, 0), in HSL hsl(53, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39d00?
#b39d00 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and deep forest green, which tone down its yellow glow and add contrast. Cream and warm beige also flatter it for softer palettes.
Is #b39d00 readable on white or black?
#b39d00 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.