#B3A723 Hex Color

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The hex code #b3a723 creates a warm, fairly saturated yellow with olive undertones and a mellow, earthy finish. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio.

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What is #b3a723 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b3a723 is rgb(179, 167, 35), in HSL hsl(55, 67%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 80%, 30%.

What colors pair well with #b3a723?

#b3a723 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which balance its warm yellow and olive undertones without competing with its saturation in grounded, high-impact palettes for branding and promotional graphics. Use these darker companions for text, borders, or supporting panels.

Is #b3a723 readable on white or black?

#b3a723 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.

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