#B37F54 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, warm clay tone feels grounded and approachable. Because of its muted character, #b37f54 works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background, which can appear muddy. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays for a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability at a 6.1:1 contrast ratio, the hex code #b37f54 supports small body text effortlessly without losing clarity.

Questions about #b37f54

What is #b37f54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37f54 is rgb(179, 127, 84), in HSL hsl(27, 38%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 53%, 30%.
What colors pair well with the #b37f54 clay tone?
#b37f54 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or soft off-whites to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. Because it is a muted, earthy shade, it also complements natural greens like sage or dark olive for a cohesive, organic palette.
Is #b37f54 readable on white or black?
#b37f54 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.