#B59C50 Hex Color
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The hex code #b59c50 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation conveys optimism and opportunity, making it useful for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction visuals. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text reaches about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio for accessible labels and body copy.
Questions about #b59c50
What is #b59c50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59c50 is rgb(181, 156, 80), in HSL hsl(45, 41%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 56%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b59c50?
Does #b59c50 read as a warm or cool color?
#b59c50 reads as a warm yellow because its golden base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded character rather than a bright, lemon-like effect on screen. It brings optimism without the sharpness of high-saturation yellow.
Is #b59c50 readable on white or black?
#b59c50 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.