#B5976C Hex Color
Mellow warmth with an adventurous spirit
#b5976c is a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and soft brown undertones. Its mellow appearance suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. Black text also achieves strong contrast on this color.
Questions about #b5976c
What is #b5976c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5976c is rgb(181, 151, 108), in HSL hsl(35, 33%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 40%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5976c?
Does #b5976c work with black text?
Yes, #b5976c provides strong contrast with black text, making it a practical choice for labels, headings, buttons, and other readable content on light interfaces where accessibility and legibility matter in most design contexts. Check the final font size and weight with a contrast tool, especially for small text or essential interface elements.
What mood does #b5976c convey?
#b5976c conveys a mellow, grounded warmth because its orange base is muted by low saturation and softened with brown undertones, giving it an optimistic, independent feel without the intensity of brighter orange. It works well as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, and youth-focused designs.
Is #b5976c readable on white or black?
#b5976c has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.