#B58977 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy orange pulled way back. The hex code #b58977 reads more like clay than orange, which suits autumn packaging, food branding, and Halloween palettes. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, but it can turn muddy across large areas, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a base. Black text hits about 6.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b58977
What is #b58977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b58977 is rgb(181, 137, 119), in HSL hsl(17, 30%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 34%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b58977?
Deep navy and dark forest green both flatter #b58977, letting its warm, dusty character stand out without competition. Cream softens it for gentler palettes, while charcoal keeps things grounded and readable.
Is #b58977 readable on white or black?
#b58977 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.