#B18363 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Muted and matte, #b18363 is a dusty, warm orange with ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to supporting elements, autumn palettes, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it beside navy or cream for contrast; black text remains readable at about 6.3:1. The hex code is #b18363.
Questions about #b18363
What is #b18363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b18363 is rgb(177, 131, 99), in HSL hsl(25, 33%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 44%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b18363?
Does #b18363 read as warm or cool?
#b18363 reads as warm because its muted orange base is tempered by ashy brown undertones, giving it a dusty, matte character rather than a bright or fiery appearance on screen.
Is #b18363 readable on white or black?
#b18363 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.