#B28A4D Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #b28a4d is an earthy orange with brown and golden undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a mellow, grounded mood while retaining optimism and adventure. Use the hex code #b28a4d as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, outdoor, autumn, and youth-focused designs. Black text achieves about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body text standards.
Questions about #b28a4d
What is #b28a4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28a4d is rgb(178, 138, 77), in HSL hsl(36, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 57%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with #b28a4d?
Where does #b28a4d work best in a design?
#b28a4d works best as a warm supporting tone in food, outdoor, autumn, and youth-focused designs, where its muted orange-gold character adds optimism and adventure without overpowering darker anchors or brighter accents.
Is #b28a4d readable on white or black?
#b28a4d has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.