#B5825B Hex Color
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The hex code #b5825b produces a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and a matte, earthy finish. Its mellow character suggests subtle optimism and creative independence, making it useful for autumn themes, food packaging, sports, and supporting interface elements. Pair it with navy or cream, and use black text for accessible body copy at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b5825b
What is #b5825b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5825b is rgb(181, 130, 91), in HSL hsl(26, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 50%, 29%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5825b?
Does #b5825b read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm, dusty orange because its orange-brown base carries muted red and yellow warmth rather than blue or green coolness, giving #b5825b an earthy presence that feels softer than a vivid orange.
Is #b5825b readable on white or black?
#b5825b has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.