#B4953E Hex Color
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#b4953e is a warm, mellow yellow with moderate saturation and an earthy brown undertone. This hex code brings approachable enthusiasm and a sense of opportunity to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full-page background; black text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #b4953e
What is #b4953e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4953e is rgb(180, 149, 62), in HSL hsl(44, 49%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 66%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4953e?
Pair #b4953e with charcoal or navy for grounded contrast, or use muted terracotta for a warmer, handmade palette that suits sale graphics, construction themes, and practical brand systems without making the yellow feel bright.
Is #b4953e readable on white or black?
#b4953e has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.