#B39E00 Hex Color
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The hex code #b39e00 creates a warm, mellow yellow with fairly strong saturation and an earthy cast. It brings enthusiasm and spontaneity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside charcoal, cream, or navy. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b39e00
What is #b39e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39e00 is rgb(179, 158, 0), in HSL hsl(53, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39e00?
Does #b39e00 work with black text?
#b39e00 provides strong contrast with black text, at about 7.8:1, exceeding WCAG AA thresholds for normal and large text and also clearing the AAA threshold for normal text, so it works well for readable headings, labels, and body copy.
What mood and uses suit #b39e00?
It creates a warm, energetic mood with an earthy, mellow edge, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and bold accents that need visibility without a neon feel.
Is #b39e00 readable on white or black?
#b39e00 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.