#B39D92 Hex Color
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#b39d92 is a muted, ashy shade that straddles the line between dusty orange and neutral grey. Its desaturated warmth makes it an ideal supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern, grounded palette, or use it alongside brighter autumn hues to add sophistication. The hex code is #b39d92, and it offers enough contrast to keep small black text legible for UI designs.
Questions about #b39d92
What is #b39d92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39d92 is rgb(179, 157, 146), in HSL hsl(20, 18%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 18%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39d92 in a design palette?
Does #b39d92 work well as a background for text?
This color is effective for backgrounds when paired with dark, high-contrast text like black or deep espresso, but it can be difficult to read with white text. Always test small, thin-weight typography against #b39d92 to ensure it meets standard web accessibility contrast ratios.
Is #b39d92 readable on white or black?
#b39d92 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.