#B88251 Hex Color

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#b88251 is a muted, earthy orange with strong brown undertones. This warm shade avoids being too vivid, which makes it a versatile neutral for autumn branding or organic food packaging. While it works well as a supporting tone in larger layouts, use it sparingly as an accent to avoid a muddy look. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring readability for small details.

Questions about #b88251

What is #b88251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88251 is rgb(184, 130, 81), in HSL hsl(29, 42%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 56%, 28%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #b88251 hex color?
The #b88251 hex color anchors naturally against deep charcoal or soft off-white tones to maintain readability. For a balanced autumn-inspired palette, pair this earthy orange with muted sage green or deep navy blue to prevent the composition from feeling too muddy or monochromatic.
Is #b88251 readable on white or black?
#b88251 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.