#B48C69 Hex Color
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#b48c69 is a warm, ashy orange with dusty brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow finish suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused palettes, though it can look muddy across large areas. The hex code is #b48c69, with black text reaching about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b48c69
What is #b48c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48c69 is rgb(180, 140, 105), in HSL hsl(28, 33%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 42%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b48c69?
#b48c69 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted navy, and olive, which give its dusty orange base contrast without making the palette feel harsh; use charcoal for text, cream for open space, and navy or olive as controlled accents.
Is #b48c69 readable on white or black?
#b48c69 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.