#B59379 Hex Color
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#b59379 is a dusty orange with gray undertones, muted enough to read as a soft tan. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, which suits autumn palettes, packaging, and youth branding. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, since it can look flat next to white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text passes AA on this hex code.
Questions about #b59379
What is #b59379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59379 is rgb(181, 147, 121), in HSL hsl(26, 29%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 33%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b59379?
Deep teal and charcoal pair well with #b59379 because their cool, dark values offset its warm grayed orange. Cream and olive also work, but the low contrast can turn the whole palette muddy.
Is #b59379 readable on white or black?
#b59379 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.