#B48466 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #b48466 reads as a dusty clay orange with gray undertones. The hex code sits between tan and terracotta, warm but toned down enough to stay mellow. It works best as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food branding, and earthy interfaces rather than a loud accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, so buttons and cards stay readable.
Questions about #b48466
What is #b48466 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48466 is rgb(180, 132, 102), in HSL hsl(23, 34%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 43%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b48466?
Deep navy makes the warmth of #b48466 stand out, while cream and olive keep the pairing soft and natural. Avoid bright yellows nearby, since they compete with its muted tone.
Is #b48466 readable on white or black?
#b48466 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.