#B59A0D Hex Color
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#b59a0d is a muted, warm yellow with ochre and olive undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests practical optimism, making it effective for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as a small accent with charcoal, navy, or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #b59a0d provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #b59a0d
What is #b59a0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59a0d is rgb(181, 154, 13), in HSL hsl(50, 87%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 93%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b59a0d in a design palette?
#b59a0d pairs well with charcoal, navy, and cream because these darker and softer neutrals balance its warm ochre and olive undertones without competing for attention in accent-focused palettes and sale graphics.
Does #b59a0d look warm or cool?
#b59a0d reads as a warm yellow because its ochre base is softened by olive undertones, giving it a muted, earthy character rather than the crisp brightness associated with lemon or greenish yellows.
Is #b59a0d readable on white or black?
#b59a0d has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.