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#B89800 color code is #B89800. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b89800.

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#B89800 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B89800 is 0.3265. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.79:1 against white and 7.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B89800 on white2.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B89800 on black7.53:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B898002.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B898007.53:1AAA

#B89800 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B89800?+
The hex code for #B89800 is #B89800. In RGB it's rgb(184, 152, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(50, 100%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #B89800?+
#B89800 in RGB is (184, 152, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 152, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #B89800?+
#B89800 converts to CMYK(0%, 17%, 100%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B89800.
Is #b89800 a warm or cool color?+
#B89800 (#B89800) 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 #b89800 belong to?+
#B89800 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 50°, 100%, 36% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b89800 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B89800 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.79:1 — 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 #b89800?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B89800 (#B89800) is 606 C Pantone 606 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B89800 in design

Practical guidance for using #b89800 (#B89800) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B89800 (#B89800) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 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, #B89800 (#B89800) 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

#B89800 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 — #b89800 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

#B89800 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.