#B2785A Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #b2785a is a dusty warm orange with brown undertones and low saturation. Its midrange lightness brings subtle optimism and a handmade feel to branding, food packaging, autumn themes, and sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a dominant background. Black text has about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b2785a.
Questions about #b2785a
What is #b2785a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2785a is rgb(178, 120, 90), in HSL hsl(20, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 49%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with #b2785a?
Does #b2785a read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertones and hue lean toward earthy red-orange rather than blue or green, keeping the shade visually grounded and low in intensity. That warmth suits handmade branding, autumn themes, and earthy accent palettes.
Is #b2785a readable on white or black?
#b2785a has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.