#B6694E Hex Color
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#b6694e is a muted, warm reddish-orange with earthy brown undertones and mellow saturation. It brings energy and passion without the sharp intensity of vivid red, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports accents, and creative calls to action. The hex code #b6694e supports readable black body text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b6694e
What is #b6694e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6694e is rgb(182, 105, 78), in HSL hsl(16, 42%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 57%, 29%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b6694e?
Is #b6694e a warm or cool color?
#b6694e reads as a warm color because its red-orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than vivid, making it feel welcoming, natural, and suitable for autumnal or craft-focused visual styles.
Is #b6694e readable on white or black?
#b6694e has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.