#B59475 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a warm, organic feel that leans closer to sand or clay than bright fruit tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #b59475 works best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant splash. It provides excellent readability for body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for approachable, earthy UI layouts.
Questions about #b59475
What is #b59475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b59475 is rgb(181, 148, 117), in HSL hsl(29, 30%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b59475?
Use #b59475 alongside deep charcoal or matte black for high-readability text pairings that feel sophisticated yet approachable. For accent palettes, it complements soft teals or muted blues well, creating a balanced, nature-inspired harmony without looking too aggressive or artificial.
Is #b59475 considered a neutral color?
It functions as an earthy neutral because of its high desaturation and balanced warm undertones. It lacks the intensity of standard orange, making it versatile enough for backgrounds and UI accents where you need warmth without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #b59475 readable on white or black?
#b59475 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.