#B99F63 Hex Color
Warm Khaki Gold, Soft and Understated
Muted and medium-light, this soft yellow leans khaki with warm golden undertones. The hex code #b99f63 reads mellow rather than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone under dark text or paired with deep navy. Black text hits about 8.2:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA for body copy. On large surfaces it can turn muddy, so treat it as a base for simple layouts, not fine detail.
Questions about #b99f63
What is #b99f63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b99f63 is rgb(185, 159, 99), in HSL hsl(42, 38%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 46%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b99f63?
Deep navy and charcoal give #b99f63 the strongest contrast, while burgundy warms it into a fall palette. Skip pale pastels beside it, since they wash out its muted gold character.
Is #b99f63 readable on white or black?
#b99f63 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.