#B26E33 Hex Color
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Reno Sand is a muted, warm orange that leans heavily into earthy brown tones. Because of its medium saturation, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to create a balanced, professional contrast. The hex code for this color is #b26e33, which provides enough contrast to remain readable when paired with black text.
About Reno Sand
Terracotta pot left out through a dry summer
What does reno sand mean?
Orange-brown tones like this one often call to mind clay, leather, and autumn harvests, so people commonly read it as earthy and settled. Its muted saturation keeps the orange from shouting, so it lands mellow and sturdy, like something baked rather than lit up.
Where you see reno sand
- terracotta pots
- saddle leather
- cinnamon sticks
- adobe walls
- dried apricots
- work boots
What it works for
This shade works well for brand accents, packaging, and interiors that want warmth without the volume of a brighter orange.
What colors go with reno sand?
Sage #9caf88The grayed green cools this warm clay tone and keeps the pair soft and natural.Deep Teal #00555aTeal sits opposite orange, so the contrast is strong without feeling harsh.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the earthiness and lets the orange read as warm, not heavy.Charcoal #36454fNear-black gray grounds the mid-light orange and sharpens its warmth.Dusty Rose #b56f76Both colors stay low in saturation, so the pairing feels soft and matched.
Questions about Reno Sand
What is the hex code for Reno Sand?
Reno Sand is #b26e33. In RGB that is rgb(178, 110, 51), in HSL hsl(28, 55%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 71%, 30%.
How should I use #b26e33 in UI design?
Because #b26e33 has medium saturation, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. It provides enough contrast for text readability against light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for buttons or call-to-action elements that require a grounded, earthy aesthetic.
Is Reno Sand readable on white or black?
Reno Sand has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.