#B48A2B Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and old brass, this olive-yellow carries a muted, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, which suits outdoor brands, construction signage, and organic packaging. The hex code #b48a2b works best as a supporting tone or accent, and it flatters deep teal better than it does neutral gray. Black text passes AA body-copy contrast against it at roughly 6.6:1, so labels and fine print stay readable.
Questions about #b48a2b
What is #b48a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48a2b is rgb(180, 138, 43), in HSL hsl(42, 61%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 76%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b48a2b?
Deep teal and charcoal make #b48a2b look richer and warmer, while cream softens it into a friendly, vintage feel. Pale grays tend to wash the muted tone out.
Is #b48a2b readable on white or black?
#b48a2b has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.