#B59929 Hex Color
Muted mustard with an aged brass warmth
Not a bright lemon or sunny yellow, #b59929 is a muted mustard gold with olive undertones. The hex code reads closer to aged brass than sunshine, which keeps it warm and mellow rather than loud. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since large fills can turn muddy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and set black text on it for solid contrast.
Questions about #b59929
What is #b59929 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59929 is rgb(181, 153, 41), in HSL hsl(48, 63%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 77%, 29%.
What text color reads best on #b59929?
Black text is the safe pick. It reaches about 7.6:1 contrast against #b59929, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls short, so keep it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #b59929?
Deep teal and charcoal make the mustard tone feel richer than obvious neutrals do. For a softer scheme, try it with warm cream and a touch of terracotta as a secondary accent.
Is #b59929 readable on white or black?
#b59929 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.