#B87332 Hex Color

Warm earthy tones with metallic depth

Hex color #b87332 graphic
#b87332 is a muted, earthy orange with a warm, mellow character. Because it leans unsaturated, this color works best as an accent or secondary tone rather than a full background. Pair it with slate gray to keep designs grounded. Since black text offers 5.5:1 contrast against this hex code, you can safely use dark typography. This shade brings a sense of adventure to sports or autumn marketing.

Questions about #b87332

What is #b87332 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b87332 is rgb(184, 115, 50), in HSL hsl(29, 57%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 73%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b87332?
This muted orange works exceptionally well with cool, neutral tones like slate or charcoal, which create necessary balance against its warmth. For a more vibrant look, try pairing it with navy to anchor the design and improve visual readability.
Is #b87332 suitable for text on a white background?
While #b87332 offers decent legibility, it may struggle against pure white in smaller font sizes because it lacks high contrast. Use this color primarily for larger headings or graphic accents, or pair it with dark, dark-toned text to meet accessibility standards.
Is #b87332 readable on white or black?
#b87332 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.