#B49268 Hex Color
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#b49268 is a warm, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow depth suggests optimism and independence without the volume of brighter orange. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn campaigns, or youth-focused branding, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text has about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b49268
What is #b49268 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49268 is rgb(180, 146, 104), in HSL hsl(33, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 42%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b49268?
For a balanced palette, #b49268 pairs well with charcoal and muted sage, which temper its warm, dusty orange character while preserving enough contrast for headings, packaging details, and small accent areas. Use charcoal for text and sage for secondary surfaces or illustrations.
Does #b49268 read as warm or cool?
#b49268 reads warm because its muted orange base is supported by brown and yellow undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect dusty rather than vivid in layouts and illustrations. That balance suits adventurous branding and autumn-led packaging.
Is #b49268 readable on white or black?
#b49268 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 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.