#B17D69 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a matte finish that reads as grounded and mellow. Because it is highly muted, #b17d69 works best as a supporting background or textural element rather than a dominant primary color. It pairs surprisingly well with slate grays or deep teals. The hex code #b17d69 has enough contrast for small black text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible interface design.
Questions about #b17d69
What is #b17d69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17d69 is rgb(177, 125, 105), in HSL hsl(17, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 41%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #b17d69?
Is #b17d69 suitable for interface text?
While #b17d69 functions well as a background or accent, it lacks sufficient contrast for small, readable body text on white. It is best reserved for UI elements, borders, or large headers where accessibility standards are easier to meet.
Is #b17d69 readable on white or black?
#b17d69 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.