#B79B7A Hex Color
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#b79b7a is a muted, dusty orange with soft brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow warmth suggests gentleness, optimism, and a youthful sense of adventure. Use it as a supporting tone in spring, autumn, food, or baby-product palettes, pairing it with deep navy or cream. Black text has about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio, making this color practical for accessible backgrounds. The hex code is #b79b7a.
Questions about #b79b7a
What is #b79b7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b79b7a is rgb(183, 155, 122), in HSL hsl(32, 30%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 33%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b79b7a?
For a soft, balanced palette, pair #b79b7a with cream, deep navy, or muted terracotta; cream preserves its gentleness, navy adds contrast, and terracotta reinforces its warm, earthy character across seasonal designs.
Is #b79b7a warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#b79b7a reads as a warm, muted orange because its soft brown undertones temper the hue, creating a gentle, grounded mood that can suggest optimism without the bright energy of a highly saturated orange.
Is #b79b7a readable on white or black?
#b79b7a has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.