#B88C34 Hex Color
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A warm, mellow yellow with olive and brown undertones, #b88c34 has low saturation that gives it an earthy, grounded feel. This hex code suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding, especially as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it, making it practical for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b88c34
What is #b88c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88c34 is rgb(184, 140, 52), in HSL hsl(40, 56%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 72%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b88c34?
#b88c34 pairs well with charcoal for clear contrast, deep navy for a richer palette, and muted terracotta for a warm outdoor or heritage feel across brand layouts. Use charcoal for text, navy for larger blocks, and terracotta in small accents to keep the muted yellow balanced.
Where should designers use #b88c34?
#b88c34 works best as a supporting tone or controlled accent in outdoor, organic, construction, and value-focused branding, where its moderate lightness and low saturation add warmth without the visual intensity of bright yellow. As a full-page background, pair it with lighter warm surfaces to prevent a heavy appearance.
Is #b88c34 readable on white or black?
#b88c34 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.