#B4945C Hex Color

A mellow ochre with warm, earthy undertones

Select a Color

This unsaturated yellow features strong warm undertones, landing somewhere between mustard and a soft ochre. Its mellow quality makes it an excellent supporting color for mid-century modern palettes, especially when paired with deep charcoal or navy. The hex code is #b4945c. Because it offers a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use it as a background for small, readable body text.

Questions about #b4945c

What is #b4945c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b4945c is rgb(180, 148, 92), in HSL hsl(38, 37%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 49%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair best with #b4945c in a design palette?

#b4945c works beautifully when anchored by deep, neutral tones that ground its inherent warmth. Use it alongside charcoal or navy to create a sophisticated mid-century modern aesthetic, or pair it with cream for a softer, more organic balance.

Is #b4945c readable on white or black?

#b4945c has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.

#B4945C Hex Color

A mellow ochre with warm, earthy undertones

Questions about #b4945c

Color tools

Resources