#B4905D Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow orange carries a dusty, golden warmth perfect for autumn-inspired palettes. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, black text reads clearly against it, making this a reliable choice for readable body copy. Use the hex code #b4905d as a solid secondary color rather than a primary background to avoid a washed-out look. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays for a modern, grounded contrast.
Questions about #b4905d
What is #b4905d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4905d is rgb(180, 144, 93), in HSL hsl(35, 37%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 48%, 29%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b4905d?
#b4905d thrives when paired with deep, moody neutrals like charcoal or dark espresso browns. These grounded, dark tones provide the necessary contrast to balance the dusty, golden nature of this unsaturated orange, preventing it from looking washed out.
Is #b4905d readable on white or black?
#b4905d has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.