#B08848 Hex Color
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A muted, golden orange, #b08848 carries an earthy warmth that feels grounded rather than bright. It works best as an accent color for autumn-themed designs or retro youth branding, where it adds a touch of adventure. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, it remains readable with black text, though it can look muddy against certain cool greys. The hex code for this color is #b08848.
Questions about #b08848
What is #b08848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08848 is rgb(176, 136, 72), in HSL hsl(37, 42%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 59%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08848 in a design palette?
Is #b08848 a suitable choice for body text?
Using #b08848 for body text is generally not recommended because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white or off-white backgrounds. It functions best as an accent, a secondary heading, or a background element where legibility requirements are less demanding than primary copy.
Is #b08848 readable on white or black?
#b08848 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.