#B47C64 Hex Color

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#b47c64 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a mellow sense of calm, understatement, and optimism without feeling flat. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or youth-focused designs. Black text reaches about a 6:1 contrast ratio on this color.

Questions about #b47c64

What is #b47c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b47c64 is rgb(180, 124, 100), in HSL hsl(18, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 44%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b47c64?
#b47c64 pairs well with cream, charcoal, sage, and muted blue-green accents because its dusty orange warmth benefits from soft neutrals and restrained cool contrast in balanced, welcoming palettes. Use cream for openness and charcoal for definition.
Is #b47c64 readable on white or black?
#b47c64 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.