#B7974A Hex Color
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#b7974a is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow saturation brings practical optimism to sale graphics, budget brands, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code for this color is #b7974a.
Questions about #b7974a
What is #b7974a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7974a is rgb(183, 151, 74), in HSL hsl(42, 43%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 60%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7974a?
Is #b7974a warm or cool?
#b7974a reads as a warm, muted yellow because its brown undertones soften the brighter side of gold; its moderate saturation keeps the impression grounded, practical, and less flashy than vivid yellow.
Is #b7974a readable on white or black?
#b7974a has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.