#B8825B Hex Color
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#b8825b is a muted, warm orange with brown undertones and mellow saturation. Its grounded tone suggests optimism, independence, and a sense of adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. The hex code suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone, with black text reading at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b8825b
What is #b8825b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8825b is rgb(184, 130, 91), in HSL hsl(25, 40%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 51%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8825b?
Navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage pair well with #b8825b, balancing its warm brown undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic. Use navy for a sharper contrast, or cream for a softer editorial and packaging direction.
Where does #b8825b work best in a palette?
Use #b8825b as a supporting tone or controlled accent rather than a full-page background, especially in food, beverage, autumn, sports, and youth-focused designs. Its medium-light, muted finish adds warmth, while larger areas can feel brown and visually heavy.
Is #b8825b readable on white or black?
#b8825b has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.