#B0916E Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange has a mellow warmth that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code for this shade is #b0916e. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone in autumn palettes or for rustic branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal, as the high contrast ensures excellent legibility for small body text.
Questions about #b0916e
What is #b0916e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0916e is rgb(176, 145, 110), in HSL hsl(32, 29%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 37%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #b0916e considered a warm or cool color?
#b0916e is primarily a warm-toned shade, but its high level of desaturation gives it an ashy, neutral quality. This prevents it from appearing overly vibrant or aggressive, making it feel grounded rather than bright or sunny.
Is #b0916e readable on white or black?
#b0916e has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.