#B78C5E Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked clay quality that feels approachable rather than loud. Because it is desaturated, #b78c5e works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a grounded, professional contrast. The hex code for this color is #b78c5e, which provides sufficient contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #b78c5e
What is #b78c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b78c5e is rgb(183, 140, 94), in HSL hsl(31, 38%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 49%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b78c5e?
Pair #b78c5e with deep charcoal or dark espresso tones to ground its warmth and create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It also works beautifully alongside soft creams or muted sage greens for a balanced, nature-inspired palette that feels organic and calm.
Is #b78c5e readable on white or black?
#b78c5e has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.