#B4816E Hex Color
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#b4816e is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown and ashy undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish feels mellow and understated, fitting autumn themes, food packaging, and supporting brand elements. Use it as a secondary tone rather than a dominant background, since its low chroma can look washed out beside bright white. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast here. The hex code is #b4816e.
Questions about #b4816e
What is #b4816e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4816e is rgb(180, 129, 110), in HSL hsl(16, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 39%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4816e?
The muted warmth of #b4816e pairs well with navy, charcoal, olive, and warm cream, since its low saturation gives stronger colors room to lead in packaging, editorial layouts, and restrained interface accents. Use navy for contrast, olive for an earthy palette, or charcoal when you need a sharper finish.
Is #b4816e readable on white or black?
#b4816e has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.