#B08A6A Hex Color
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#b08a6a is a dusty, ashy orange with very low saturation and a warm, mellow appearance. Its softened earthiness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, autumn, construction safety, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #b08a6a provides about 6.7:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #b08a6a
What is #b08a6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08a6a is rgb(176, 138, 106), in HSL hsl(27, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 40%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08a6a?
Does #b08a6a look warm or cool?
#b08a6a reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries earthy brown and yellow undertones, though its low saturation keeps the effect mellow rather than bright or highly energetic. It can add warmth to interfaces, packaging, and seasonal visual systems.
Is #b08a6a readable on white or black?
#b08a6a has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.