#B99F1C Hex Color
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A muted gold with a brown edge, #b99f1c sits far from bright lemon yellow. Its medium lightness and softened saturation give it a mellow, warm feel rather than a loud one. The hex code works best as an accent or supporting tone, paired with deep navy for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on this shade with about 8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b99f1c
What is #b99f1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b99f1c is rgb(185, 159, 28), in HSL hsl(50, 74%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 85%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b99f1c?
Deep navy makes the gold read richer, while charcoal gray keeps it grounded and less brassy. For warmer palettes, pair #b99f1c with burgundy or dark forest tones instead of plain white, which can wash it out.
What mood does #b99f1c convey?
It reads as enthusiastic and positive without the shout of pure yellow. The brownish undertone and lower saturation add a grounded, budget-friendly feel, which suits sale graphics, signage, and construction branding.
Where does #b99f1c work best in a design?
Use it as the 10 percent accent in a 60/30/10 palette or as a supporting tone behind dark text. At large full-bleed sizes its muted warmth can go flat, so give it darker neighbors for depth.
Is #b99f1c readable on white or black?
#b99f1c has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.