#B99A44 Hex Color
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#b99a44 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation gives sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials a practical sense of opportunity and upbeat energy. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark navy rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #b99a44.
Questions about #b99a44
What is #b99a44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b99a44 is rgb(185, 154, 68), in HSL hsl(44, 46%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 63%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b99a44?
Is #b99a44 warm or cool?
#b99a44 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a mellow golden appearance rather than the crisp brightness of a cool lemon yellow.
Is #b99a44 readable on white or black?
#b99a44 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.