#B98B4F Hex Color
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Mellow and unsaturated, #b98b4f is an earthy, golden-orange tone with heavy brown undertones. It works best as a supporting color or a warm accent in palettes featuring deep greens or charcoals. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-tones, it remains legible with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or illustrations that need to feel approachable and grounded. The hex code for this shade is #b98b4f.
Questions about #b98b4f
What is #b98b4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b98b4f is rgb(185, 139, 79), in HSL hsl(34, 43%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 57%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b98b4f?
Is #b98b4f considered a warm or cool color?
The #b98b4f hex color is distinctly warm, carrying heavy golden-orange pigments mixed with earthy brown undertones. It avoids the intense vibrancy of pure orange, making it a reliable mid-tone for backgrounds or UI elements that require a softer, more inviting presence.
Is #b98b4f readable on white or black?
#b98b4f has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.