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#B09925 color code is #B09925. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b09925.

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#B09925 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B09925 is 0.3215. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.83:1 against white and 7.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B09925 on white2.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B09925 on black7.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B099252.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B099257.43:1AAA

#B09925 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B09925?+
The hex code for #B09925 is #B09925. In RGB it's rgb(176, 153, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(50, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #B09925?+
#B09925 in RGB is (176, 153, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 153, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #B09925?+
#B09925 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 79%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B09925.
Is #b09925 a warm or cool color?+
#B09925 (#B09925) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 50° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b09925 belong to?+
#B09925 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 50°, 65%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b09925 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B09925 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.83:1 — 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 #b09925?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B09925 (#B09925) is 3074 C Deep Saffron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B09925 in design

Practical guidance for using #b09925 (#B09925) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B09925 (#B09925) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B09925 (#B09925) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#B09925 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 — #b09925 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

#B09925 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.