#B29463 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, the hex code #b29463 is a dusty orange with warm brown and golden undertones. Its softened saturation suggests optimism and adventure without brighter orange’s intensity, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 7.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #b29463
What is #b29463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b29463 is rgb(178, 148, 99), in HSL hsl(37, 34%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 44%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b29463?
Does #b29463 look warm or cool?
#b29463 reads as a warm color because its dusty orange base is softened by brown and golden undertones, creating a grounded, sun-baked feel rather than the crisp effect associated with blue or green hues.
Is #b29463 readable on white or black?
#b29463 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.