#B29685 Hex Color
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#b29685 is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a soft, earthy warmth. Its muted character suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn packaging, food branding, youth campaigns, or construction safety graphics. Pair it with charcoal when clear contrast matters. The hex code #b29685 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #b29685
What is #b29685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b29685 is rgb(178, 150, 133), in HSL hsl(23, 23%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 25%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b29685?
Is #b29685 a warm or cool color?
#b29685 reads as a warm, muted color because its orange-brown base and low saturation create an earthy, sunbaked impression, while its ashy quality keeps that warmth restrained rather than vivid or fiery. It works well in grounded, welcoming palettes.
Where can designers use #b29685?
Designers can use #b29685 as a supporting tone in autumn packaging, food branding, youth campaigns, and construction safety graphics, where its muted orange warmth adds energy without becoming visually loud. Pair it with darker tones when readability matters.
Is #b29685 readable on white or black?
#b29685 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.