#B79173 Hex Color
Mellow terra-cotta with a dusty finish
This dusty, unsaturated terra-cotta is a warm, mellow tone. Because of its muted character, it can appear muddy if used too heavily. It functions best as a secondary or accent color rather than a dominant base. Pair this hex code with dark slate or charcoal to ground its washed-out appearance. It provides 7.3:1 contrast against black text, ensuring readability for smaller font sizes.
Questions about #b79173
What is #b79173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b79173 is rgb(183, 145, 115), in HSL hsl(26, 32%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 37%, 28%.
Why does #b79173 sometimes look muddy in my design?
This hex color has a low saturation level that can make it appear heavy when used as a primary background. Balance its warmth by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary contrast and structure.
Is #b79173 readable on white or black?
#b79173 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.