#B8924A Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow acts as an approachable, golden-toned neutral. The hex code #b8924a reads best as an accent color for branding or call-to-action buttons rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals, which provide the contrast needed for readability. While it carries a sense of optimism, use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #b8924a
What is #b8924a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8924a is rgb(184, 146, 74), in HSL hsl(39, 44%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 60%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b8924a?
This mellow gold relies on high contrast to remain legible in professional designs. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or matte black, which ground its inherent optimism and allow the golden tones to stand out without looking washed out.
Is #b8924a readable on white or black?
#b8924a has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.