#B18D68 Hex Color
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#b18d68 is a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and soft brown undertones. Its mellow finish suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on it, making it practical for readable labels and large UI areas.
Questions about #b18d68
What is #b18d68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b18d68 is rgb(177, 141, 104), in HSL hsl(30, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 41%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b18d68?
Does #b18d68 read as a warm or cool color?
#b18d68 reads as warm because its muted orange base is softened by brown, not cooled by blue or gray, giving the shade an earthy, calm quality rather than a bright, energetic effect.
Is #b18d68 readable on white or black?
#b18d68 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.