#B28469 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange brings a warm, mellow tone to earthy autumn projects. Black text remains legible against #b28469, offering a 6.4:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a supporting accent color rather than a primary background to prevent a washed-out look. It pairs well with dark charcoal grays, providing the visual structure this muted shade often lacks.
Questions about #b28469
What is #b28469 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28469 is rgb(178, 132, 105), in HSL hsl(22, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 41%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b28469?
This color acts as a strong warm accent, making it an ideal choice to pair with deep charcoal or dark gray backgrounds. Using it against neutral tones provides the visual structure that this desaturated shade sometimes lacks when used alone.
Is #b28469 suitable for background use?
While it is a beautiful shade, using #b28469 as a primary background can result in a washed-out appearance on digital screens. It functions much better as an accent color for buttons, text highlights, or small graphic elements where warmth is required.
Is #b28469 readable on white or black?
#b28469 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.