#B28C5C Hex Color
Dusty Caramel with a Mellow Glow
Like sun-bleached leather, #b28c5c is a dusty orange with brown undertones and a mellow, low-saturation character. Its muted quality makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where it can read muddy. Black text sits clearly on it at about 6.8:1 contrast, and it looks richer next to deep teal than beside white.
Questions about #b28c5c
What is #b28c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28c5c is rgb(178, 140, 92), in HSL hsl(33, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 48%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b28c5c?
Deep teal and charcoal make #b28c5c feel richer and more grounded, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Avoid pale yellows nearby, since they wash out its brown undertones.
Is #b28c5c readable on white or black?
#b28c5c has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.