#B39B84 Hex Color
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The hex code #b39b84 is a dusty, pastel orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, earthy lightness suits spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn themes without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text achieves about 7.9:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #b39b84
What is #b39b84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39b84 is rgb(179, 155, 132), in HSL hsl(29, 24%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 26%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with #b39b84?
Does #b39b84 look warm or cool?
#b39b84 reads as a warm, muted color because its dusty orange base is softened by ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving designs an earthy, calm character rather than a bright or energetic orange.
Is #b39b84 readable on white or black?
#b39b84 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.