#B5876E Hex Color
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A dusty orange with very little saturation, #b5876e reads soft and earthy instead of bright. Its gray undertones give it a mellow, warm feel that suits autumn palettes and food branding. Black text holds up well on it at about 6.7:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with deep teal for balance, or use it as a supporting tone under cream neutrals.
Questions about #b5876e
What is #b5876e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5876e is rgb(181, 135, 110), in HSL hsl(21, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 39%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5876e?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream all sit comfortably next to #b5876e. Its low saturation keeps it from competing, so darker or cooler partners add contrast without clashing.
Is #b5876e readable on white or black?
#b5876e has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.