#B59A15 Hex Color
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This desaturated, muddy mustard yellow carries a warm, organic character. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting accent or textural background rather than a primary shade. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to balance its weight. The hex code for this tone is #b59a15. With a 7.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains highly legible for UI elements.
Questions about #b59a15
What is #b59a15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59a15 is rgb(181, 154, 21), in HSL hsl(50, 79%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 88%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b59a15?
Is #b59a15 suitable for text on a white background?
While #b59a15 has a distinct warm presence, it does not meet standard accessibility contrast ratios for small text against white. Reserve this hue for large UI elements, icons, or graphical accents where its subtle, earthy pigment can be appreciated without impacting readability.
Is #b59a15 readable on white or black?
#b59a15 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.