#B7860B Hex Color
Mellow gold with earthy warmth
A warm, mellow yellow with muted golden-brown undertones, #b7860b brings practical enthusiasm and a sense of opportunity. Its earthy saturation suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage as a supporting accent beside navy or charcoal. Black text provides about 6.4:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible labels and bold calls to action.
Questions about #b7860b
What is #b7860b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7860b is rgb(183, 134, 11), in HSL hsl(43, 89%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 94%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7860b?
What mood does #b7860b create in design?
#b7860b reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden hue is tempered by brown undertones and moderate saturation, giving designs an approachable, practical, and energetic mood rather than a bright, playful one.
Is #b7860b readable on white or black?
#b7860b has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.