#B78D24 Hex Color
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This muted, golden-olive tone brings a warm, earthy quality to design palettes. It performs best as an accent color rather than a large background field. To balance the saturation, pair this hex code #b78d24 with dark charcoal or slate grays. With a high 6.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains a reliable choice for readable UI elements and branding.
Questions about #b78d24
What is #b78d24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b78d24 is rgb(183, 141, 36), in HSL hsl(43, 67%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 80%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b78d24 in a design palette?
This muted, golden-olive tone works best when grounded by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which balance its inherent warmth. For a more vibrant contrast, soft cream or light beige creates a sophisticated, organic feel without overwhelming the saturation.
Is #b78d24 readable on white or black?
#b78d24 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.