#B49C4C Hex Color
A muted gold with sophisticated, earthy warmth
This muted gold carries a warm, unsaturated character that leans closer to khaki than bright yellow. Use #b49c4c sparingly as an accent for buttons or icons, as it can feel heavy when used as a primary background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing high readability with black text. The hex code for this mellow, professional yellow is #b49c4c.
Questions about #b49c4c
What is #b49c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49c4c is rgb(180, 156, 76), in HSL hsl(46, 41%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 58%, 29%.
How should I use #b49c4c in a color palette?
Apply #b49c4c as a secondary or accent tone rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It balances exceptionally well against charcoal or deep slate backgrounds, where the muted warmth stands out without appearing overly neon or aggressive.
Does #b49c4c read as a warm or cool color?
Despite its muted appearance, #b49c4c is definitively warm, sitting firmly in the golden-yellow spectrum. Its unsaturated quality helps it behave like a neutral, making it much easier to integrate with sophisticated design systems than a bright, primary yellow.
Is #b49c4c readable on white or black?
#b49c4c has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.