#B49474 Hex Color
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#b49474 is a warm, dusty orange with brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, ashy character that suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn palettes, food branding, or youth-focused graphics. Black text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #b49474
What is #b49474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49474 is rgb(180, 148, 116), in HSL hsl(30, 30%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 36%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b49474?
Is #b49474 readable on white or black?
#b49474 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.