#B7A084 Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated orange acts as a warm, earthy neutral. It works well as a background for clean, modern interfaces because black text remains highly readable at an 8.4:1 contrast ratio. Because the color is so muted, use it to anchor brighter, more playful elements in a layout. The hex code for this subtle shade is #b7a084.

Questions about #b7a084

What is #b7a084 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a084 is rgb(183, 160, 132), in HSL hsl(33, 26%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7a084 in a design palette?
Because #b7a084 is a muted, earthy orange, it pairs exceptionally well with deep tones like navy or charcoal to create a grounded, professional look. Using it alongside softer creams or off-whites helps balance its earthy quality in UI layouts.
Is #b7a084 readable on white or black?
#b7a084 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.