#B09575 Hex Color
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#b09575 is a dusty, unsaturated orange with noticeable gray undertones. This mellow shade provides excellent legibility when paired with black text. Because of its muted character, it works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to prevent it from washing out. The hex code for this ashy orange is #b09575.
Questions about #b09575
What is #b09575 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09575 is rgb(176, 149, 117), in HSL hsl(33, 27%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 34%, 31%.
What colors complement #b09575 best in a design?
This muted shade pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate blues, which create necessary contrast and keep the orange from appearing washed out. It also anchors palettes featuring soft cream or muted greens effectively.
Does #b09575 work well for interface text?
While #b09575 functions as a steady neutral, it lacks the high-contrast ratio needed for primary body text on white backgrounds. Use it for decorative elements, borders, or muted background panels to ensure your interface remains accessible to all users.
Is #b09575 readable on white or black?
#b09575 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.