#B69139 Hex Color
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#b69139 is a warm, muted yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, grounded character. Its restrained saturation suits budget branding, outdoor products, military-inspired layouts, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since large areas can feel muddy. The hex code #b69139 also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #b69139
What is #b69139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b69139 is rgb(182, 145, 57), in HSL hsl(42, 52%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 69%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b69139?
Is #b69139 warm or cool?
#b69139 reads as a warm color because its muted yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a mellow olive-gold appearance rather than a crisp, bright yellow in most layouts. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth subdued.
Is #b69139 readable on white or black?
#b69139 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.