#B68C28 Hex Color
A muted golden olive with earthy strength
This muted, golden-olive tone carries an earthy weight that suits rugged branding and outdoor themes. Because of its low saturation, #b68c28 works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal greys, and black text remains highly readable over it with a 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this warm shade is #b68c28.
Questions about #b68c28
What is #b68c28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68c28 is rgb(182, 140, 40), in HSL hsl(42, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 78%, 29%.
What colors pair well with the #b68c28 golden-olive shade?
#b68c28 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal greys or deep, near-black tones. Adding an off-white or cream helps balance its earthy weight, while a splash of muted navy can create a sophisticated, masculine color palette for professional branding.
Is #b68c28 readable on white or black?
#b68c28 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.