#B68D3B Hex Color
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Dark mustard skips the brightness of pure yellow for something earthier. The hex code #b68d3b is muted and warm, closer to dried grass than sunshine. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor and organic branding, where cream or deep brown keep it from turning muddy across large areas. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible.
Questions about #b68d3b
What is #b68d3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68d3b is rgb(182, 141, 59), in HSL hsl(40, 51%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 68%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b68d3b?
Cream, deep brown, and charcoal keep #b68d3b looking grounded instead of muddy. For a bolder mix, try it against a dusty teal, which balances its warm undertones.
Is #b68d3b readable on white or black?
#b68d3b has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.