#B86C3D Hex Color
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#b86c3d is a muted, warm orange with earthy red-brown undertones. Its mellow saturation supports optimistic, adventurous branding without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting color for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, or youth-focused designs. The hex code #b86c3d supports black text at about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b86c3d
What is #b86c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86c3d is rgb(184, 108, 61), in HSL hsl(23, 50%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 67%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b86c3d?
Where does #b86c3d work well in design?
#b86c3d works well as a supporting color in food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth-focused branding, where its muted warmth adds energy without the intensity of brighter orange tones. Use it for accents, panels, or secondary backgrounds rather than every element.
Is #b86c3d readable on white or black?
#b86c3d has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.