#B38D6D Hex Color
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Dusty tan with an orange base, #b38d6d reads mellow and earthy. Its very low saturation keeps things calm, which suits autumn packaging, youth branding, and food design that wants warmth without noise. It flatters deep teal and charcoal far better than plain white, where it can look washed out. Black text clears AA at about 6.9:1, so it can back small body copy. The hex code #b38d6d works best as a supporting tone, not the star.
Questions about #b38d6d
What is #b38d6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38d6d is rgb(179, 141, 109), in HSL hsl(27, 32%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 39%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b38d6d?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all work with #b38d6d. Its low saturation needs stronger neighbors nearby or it can read flat. Try charcoal type or a teal accent to give it structure.
Is #b38d6d readable on white or black?
#b38d6d has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.