#B79C3B Hex Color
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This muted, golden ochre feels aged and industrial rather than bright or cheerful. Because of its earthy, low-saturation profile, #b79c3b works well as an accent color for construction-themed branding or budget-conscious messaging. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code for this tone is #b79c3b, and black text remains readable on it for UI applications.
Questions about #b79c3b
What is #b79c3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b79c3b is rgb(183, 156, 59), in HSL hsl(47, 51%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 68%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b79c3b?
#b79c3b functions best as an accent against deep, neutral backgrounds. It creates a high-contrast, professional look when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, which ground the golden ochre tone without overpowering its earthy, industrial character.
Is #b79c3b readable on white or black?
#b79c3b has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.