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#B09418 color code is #B09418. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b09418.

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#B09418 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B09418 is 0.3048. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.96:1 against white and 7.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B09418 on white2.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B09418 on black7.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B094182.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B094187.10:1AAA

#B09418 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B09418?+
The hex code for #B09418 is #B09418. In RGB it's rgb(176, 148, 24), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 76%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #B09418?+
#B09418 in RGB is (176, 148, 24). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 148, 24).
What is the CMYK value of #B09418?+
#B09418 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 86%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B09418.
Is #b09418 a warm or cool color?+
#B09418 (#B09418) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b09418 belong to?+
#B09418 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 76%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b09418 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B09418 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.96:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b09418?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B09418 (#B09418) is 8017 C Metallic Aged Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B09418 in design

Practical guidance for using #b09418 (#B09418) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B09418 (#B09418) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B09418 (#B09418) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B09418 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b09418 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B09418 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.