#B6977D Hex Color
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#b6977d is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and warm brown undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests optimism and independence without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, or youth-focused branding, especially beside deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color for accessible body copy. The hex code for this muted orange is #b6977d.
Questions about #b6977d
What is #b6977d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6977d is rgb(182, 151, 125), in HSL hsl(27, 28%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 31%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b6977d?
Does #b6977d read as warm or cool?
#b6977d reads as a warm, muted orange because its dusty orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a mellow presence that feels supportive and approachable rather than bright, fiery, or visually demanding in a palette.
Is #b6977d readable on white or black?
#b6977d has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.