#B48D5A Hex Color
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The hex code #b48d5a produces a warm, unsaturated orange with brown and golden undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests optimism, independence, and an adventurous creative spirit. Use it as a supporting tone in food, autumn, sports, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on this shade, making it suitable for accessible labels and small body copy.
Questions about #b48d5a
What is #b48d5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48d5a is rgb(180, 141, 90), in HSL hsl(34, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 50%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b48d5a?
#b48d5a pairs well with charcoal, olive, cream, and deep navy because its muted warmth gains definition beside darker or cooler tones. Use it as a supporting color rather than combining it with several other brown-based shades.
Is #b48d5a readable on white or black?
#b48d5a 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.