#B59C5A Hex Color
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#b59c5a is a muted, desaturated yellow with clear golden-olive undertones. This mellow shade works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep teals for a grounded, modern look. The hex code for this soft, warm color is #b59c5a.
Questions about #b59c5a
What is #b59c5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59c5a is rgb(181, 156, 90), in HSL hsl(44, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 50%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #b59c5a?
Is #b59c5a considered a warm or cool color?
While #b59c5a is technically a desaturated yellow, its golden-olive undertones pull it toward the warm side of the spectrum. It functions as an earth tone, offering a softer alternative to bright, aggressive yellows while maintaining a distinct, welcoming presence.
Is #b59c5a readable on white or black?
#b59c5a has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.