#B18A67 Hex Color
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Warm and dusty, #b18a67 is a mellow, ashy orange with low saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its softened character suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without the energy of a bright accent. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal for autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and sports graphics. Black text reads clearly at about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #b18a67.
Questions about #b18a67
What is #b18a67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b18a67 is rgb(177, 138, 103), in HSL hsl(28, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 42%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b18a67?
Is #b18a67 warm or cool?
#b18a67 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and earthy brown undertones outweigh its grayness, giving designs a mellow, grounded character rather than a bright or highly energetic feel.
Is #b18a67 readable on white or black?
#b18a67 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.