#B68837 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b68837 is a muted orange with golden-brown undertones and an adventurous, optimistic feel. Its earthy depth suits food packaging, sports branding, autumn palettes, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream, since it can feel muddy as a full background. The hex code #b68837 gives black body text about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b68837
What is #b68837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b68837 is rgb(182, 136, 55), in HSL hsl(38, 54%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 70%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b68837?
Does #b68837 read as warm or cool?
#b68837 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base is shaped by golden-brown undertones rather than blue or green. It conveys earthy optimism and adventure, making it a natural fit for autumn themes, outdoor-inspired graphics, and youthful accents.
Is #b68837 readable on white or black?
#b68837 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.