#B09365 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange feels mellow and approachable without the neon intensity of a standard pumpkin hue. Because of its desaturated quality, #b09365 works best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest green to keep the palette from looking washed out. The hex code for this shade is #b09365.
Questions about #b09365
What is #b09365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09365 is rgb(176, 147, 101), in HSL hsl(37, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 43%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b09365?
Because #b09365 is a desaturated, earthy orange, it relies on contrast to avoid appearing dull. Pair it with deep, cool tones like charcoal for a modern look or forest green to emphasize its natural, organic quality in branding.
Is #b09365 a warm or cool color?
This color is firmly warm but lacks the aggressive saturation of primary orange, making it feel more like an aged, vintage neutral. It functions as a sophisticated transition color that brings warmth to interfaces without overwhelming the eyes like bright orange.
Is #b09365 readable on white or black?
#b09365 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.