#B4866F Hex Color
A mellow terracotta with dusty warmth
Muted and warm, #b4866f blends dusty orange with soft brown undertones for a mellow, ashy finish. Its low saturation suggests optimism and creativity without feeling loud, making it useful for food packaging, youth campaigns, and autumn graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code for this color is #b4866f.
Questions about #b4866f
What is #b4866f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4866f is rgb(180, 134, 111), in HSL hsl(20, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 38%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4866f?
Is #b4866f a warm or cool color?
#b4866f reads as a warm, muted color because its red value is higher than its blue value, while moderate saturation softens the dusty orange-brown appearance. It feels mellow rather than vivid, fitting autumn themes, friendly packaging, and understated accents.
Is #b4866f readable on white or black?
#b4866f has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.