#B38642 Hex Color
A grounded, mellow orange with ochre warmth
This unsaturated, mellow orange carries a distinct ochre undertone that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #b38642 works best as a supporting accent in autumn palettes or rugged, retro branding. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-tones, it pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays. Black text creates a sharp, readable contrast against this shade for signage or graphic design elements.
Questions about #b38642
What is #b38642 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38642 is rgb(179, 134, 66), in HSL hsl(36, 46%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 63%, 30%.
What color combinations work best with #b38642?
Because #b38642 acts as a neutral mid-tone, it pairs beautifully with dark, high-contrast colors like charcoal or deep forest green. These combinations keep the palette grounded, preventing the orange from feeling too bright or overwhelming in professional layouts.
Is #b38642 a good choice for text?
Using #b38642 for text requires caution because it may lack sufficient contrast against white backgrounds. For the best accessibility and readability, use this shade as an accent color for shapes or borders while reserving dark neutrals for your primary text.
Is #b38642 readable on white or black?
#b38642 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.