#B38C59 Hex Color
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Muted orange with a sandy bronze undertone, #b38c59 sits at medium lightness and low saturation, so it reads warm and easygoing rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, where it flatters deep teals and charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code suits autumn themes, food branding, and packaging.
Questions about #b38c59
What is #b38c59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38c59 is rgb(179, 140, 89), in HSL hsl(34, 37%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 50%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b38c59?
Deep teal and charcoal make its sandy warmth stand out, while cream keeps the whole palette soft and natural. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they flatten its muted character.
Is #b38c59 readable on white or black?
#b38c59 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.