#B19C8D Hex Color

Dusty orange with creative warmth

Hex color #b19c8d graphic
#b19c8d is a muted orange with ashy, dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives it an independent, practical mood while leaving room for optimism and creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused palettes. Black text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.

Questions about #b19c8d

What is #b19c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b19c8d is rgb(177, 156, 141), in HSL hsl(25, 19%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 20%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b19c8d?
The #b19c8d hex color pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted navy, and restrained burgundy, which sharpen its dusty orange base without making the palette feel loud. Use darker partners for headings, borders, or small accents.
Is #b19c8d readable on white or black?
#b19c8d has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.