#B4976E Hex Color
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This ashy, desaturated orange leans heavily into brown territory, offering a mellow and muted warmth. Because it lacks intensity, #b4976e functions best as a supporting texture or secondary tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to counteract its muddiness. The hex code for this dusty orange is #b4976e, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #b4976e
What is #b4976e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4976e is rgb(180, 151, 110), in HSL hsl(35, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 39%, 29%.
Does #b4976e read as warm or cool?
#b4976e is a warm-toned neutral that leans heavily into brown, though its high desaturation keeps the heat from feeling aggressive. It sits comfortably in the middle of the spectrum, providing enough visual weight to ground brighter colors without feeling cold.
What colors pair well with #b4976e?
Deep charcoal or slate blue work effectively to counteract the muted, dusty quality of #b4976e. Because this shade is so desaturated, it also pairs well with cream or off-white tones for a soft, earthy, and minimalist aesthetic.
Is #b4976e readable on white or black?
#b4976e has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.