#B09C93 Hex Color
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#b09c93 is a dusty, ashy shade of orange with soft gray undertones. Its muted lightness gives designs an independent, creative feel without the energy of bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, beverage, or youth-focused palettes, pairing it with charcoal or dark brown. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #b09c93
What is #b09c93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b09c93 is rgb(176, 156, 147), in HSL hsl(19, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 16%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b09c93?
Is #b09c93 warm or cool?
#b09c93 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red channel is higher than its green and blue channels, while its gray undertones soften that warmth into something calmer than vivid orange. It works well as a supporting color.
Does #b09c93 work with black text?
Yes, black text provides strong contrast on #b09c93, making it a practical choice for headings, labels, body copy, and small interface text in most design contexts where readability matters most. White text provides weaker contrast, so check its size carefully.
Is #b09c93 readable on white or black?
#b09c93 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.