#B68663 Hex Color
Warm dusty orange with earthy undertones
A dusty, unsaturated orange, #b68663 feels mellow and grounded. This warm tone works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large areas. It pairs well with slate blues or deep charcoal for a modern, earthy contrast. With a high contrast ratio against black, the hex code #b68663 provides excellent legibility for small, important UI elements.
Questions about #b68663
What is #b68663 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68663 is rgb(182, 134, 99), in HSL hsl(25, 36%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 46%, 29%.
How can I effectively pair #b68663 in a design layout?
Use #b68663 as a grounding base for slate blue or charcoal to create a modern, earthy palette. Because it is an unsaturated orange, avoid using it as a dominant background to prevent the design from appearing overly muddy or flat.
Is #b68663 readable on white or black?
#b68663 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.