#B49144 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow gold carries strong olive undertones that feel grounded and organic. It works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to create a balanced, modern palette. The hex code for this earthy, warm tone is #b49144, which provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #b49144
What is #b49144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49144 is rgb(180, 145, 68), in HSL hsl(41, 45%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 62%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b49144?
Is #b49144 considered a warm or cool color?
#b49144 reads distinctly warm, though its strong olive undertones prevent it from appearing too yellow or neon. It sits in a complex middle ground, offering the comfort of gold while maintaining the slightly muted, serious character of an organic mineral tone.
Is #b49144 readable on white or black?
#b49144 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.