#B39E7C Hex Color
Sandy Warmth, Stripped of Shine
Not quite brown and not quite gold, this dusty tan carries a gray cast that keeps things mellow. The hex code #b39e7c blends orange and yellow at very low saturation, giving it a soft, sandy warmth. It works as a calm background tone in autumn themes and natural branding, and it flatters deep navy better than cream. Black text on it passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #b39e7c
What is #b39e7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39e7c is rgb(179, 158, 124), in HSL hsl(37, 27%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 31%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b39e7c?
Deep navy, charcoal, and cream all flatter #b39e7c. Its low saturation lets richer, darker neighbors carry the contrast while it softens the palette. Terracotta also works for warm autumn combinations.
Is #b39e7c readable on white or black?
#b39e7c has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.