#B28161 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones, #b28161 feels warm, mellow, and understated rather than bright. Its earthy finish suits autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a dominant base with dark navy accents; black text remains highly legible with about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #b28161.
Questions about #b28161
What is #b28161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28161 is rgb(178, 129, 97), in HSL hsl(24, 34%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b28161?
For balanced palettes, pair #b28161 with dark navy for crisp contrast, cream or warm white for a softer look, and muted olive or burgundy for a deeper autumn feel in branding and packaging.
Is #b28161 a warm or cool color?
#b28161 reads warm because its orange base is softened by brown and gray, giving it a grounded, dusty character rather than the lively feel of a bright orange in digital or print work.
Is #b28161 readable on white or black?
#b28161 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.