#B08C7C Hex Color
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Like clay left to dry in the sun, #b08c7c is a dusty orange pulled back by gray undertones. That low saturation keeps it calm where brighter oranges shout. It works best as a supporting tone, filling large areas in autumn or food branding without stealing focus. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, or cream for a softer look. Black text reads clearly on top, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b08c7c
What is #b08c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b08c7c is rgb(176, 140, 124), in HSL hsl(18, 25%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 30%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b08c7c?
Deep teal or charcoal makes the orange in #b08c7c read warmer and richer. Cream works too, though the pairing can look flat without a darker anchor.
Is #b08c7c readable on white or black?
#b08c7c has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.