#B58572 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy dusty orange
This dusty, unsaturated orange carries a warm, mellow tone that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #b58572 works best as a supporting accent in branding or autumn-themed layouts, as it can appear flat in large backgrounds. Because this shade offers a strong 6.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against it for small body copy.
Questions about #b58572
What is #b58572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b58572 is rgb(181, 133, 114), in HSL hsl(17, 31%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 37%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b58572 in a design layout?
Is #b58572 a warm or cool color?
#b58572 is a distinctly warm color, leaning heavily into orange and terracotta undertones. Because it lacks cool blue or green shifts, it feels inherently welcoming and cozy, making it effective for branding that needs to convey comfort and stability.
Is #b58572 readable on white or black?
#b58572 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.