#B29569 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels grounded and mellow. With strong earthy undertones, #b29569 works best as a supporting tone rather than a background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or forest greens to avoid appearing muddy. Because it offers high contrast, the hex code #b29569 maintains excellent legibility for black text, making it a functional choice for editorial accents or autumn-themed branding.
Questions about #b29569
What is #b29569 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b29569 is rgb(178, 149, 105), in HSL hsl(36, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 41%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b29569?
This earthy shade thrives when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or forest green to avoid looking muddy. Using it against crisp black text also ensures excellent legibility for editorial designs and branding.
Is #b29569 a warm or cool color?
#b29569 is definitively a warm, unsaturated orange with strong earthy undertones that evoke autumn foliage and natural clay. Its mellow character makes it an ideal supporting color for palettes that need to feel grounded without becoming overwhelming.
Is #b29569 readable on white or black?
#b29569 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.