#B87954 Hex Color

An earthy muted orange with grounded warmth

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This unsaturated, warm orange has an earthy, muted quality that keeps designs grounded. The hex code for this shade is #b87954. It works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, as it pairs beautifully with deep charcoals or navy. Since it offers a 5.9:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it confidently for small, legible body text in creative layouts.

Questions about #b87954

What is #b87954 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b87954 is rgb(184, 121, 84), in HSL hsl(22, 41%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 54%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b87954 in a professional design?
#b87954 creates a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic when paired with charcoal or navy. These high-contrast neutrals allow the muted warmth of this orange to stand out without feeling overwhelming in a layout or interface.
Is #b87954 readable on white or black?
#b87954 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.