#B89E69 Hex Color
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Dark yellow is a muted, dusty gold with warm khaki undertones. It feels mellow and lived-in, closer to dried mustard than bright sunflower. The hex code #b89e69 works well as a soft base or accent when paired with navy or charcoal, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. Expect a calm, grounded mood.
Questions about #b89e69
What is #b89e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89e69 is rgb(184, 158, 105), in HSL hsl(40, 36%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 43%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b89e69?
Navy, charcoal, and cream all flatter this shade, since its low saturation needs firmer neighbors to keep contrast. Olive and terracotta make warmer, earthier combinations.
Does #b89e69 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. Red and yellow undertones give it a dried-mustard character, so it sits comfortably in autumn and earth-tone palettes.
Is #b89e69 readable on white or black?
#b89e69 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.