#B09773 Hex Color
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A muted, earthy shade, #b09773 lands between a dusty orange and a warm tan. Because of its low saturation, it lacks the aggression of pure orange, making it a reliable supporting tone for organic branding or autumnal illustrations. Pair this color with deep charcoals to maximize contrast. The hex code for this ashy orange is #b09773, which meets accessibility standards for readable body text against black.
Questions about #b09773
What is #b09773 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09773 is rgb(176, 151, 115), in HSL hsl(35, 28%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 35%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the #b09773 hex color?
Because #b09773 is a muted, earthy neutral, it works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or dark brown tones to create necessary contrast. For a softer look, it also complements muted greens or creamy off-whites beautifully.
Is #b09773 considered a warm or cool color?
#b09773 is definitively a warm color, sitting firmly in the dusty orange and tan family. Its inherent warmth makes it useful for adding a sense of comfort or rustic reliability to design projects without feeling overly saturated or bright.
Is #b09773 readable on white or black?
#b09773 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.