#B49261 Hex Color
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#b49261 is a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and a mellow golden-brown cast. This ashy tone suggests optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter orange, making it useful for food packaging, autumn themes, safety graphics, or youth-focused branding. As a medium-light color, the hex code #b49261 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #b49261
What is #b49261 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49261 is rgb(180, 146, 97), in HSL hsl(35, 36%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 46%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b49261?
#b49261 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted teal, and cream because these colors sharpen its dusty warmth while preserving its mellow character, making them useful choices for packaging, editorial layouts, and grounded brand palettes.
Is #b49261 readable on white or black?
#b49261 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.