#B8845C Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange balances warmth with a slightly desaturated tone. Because it lacks intensity, #b8845c functions best as a supporting texture or a grounding accent in design projects rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or forest green to create sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this mellow orange is #b8845c, which meets WCAG AA standards for readable text.
Questions about #b8845c
What is #b8845c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8845c is rgb(184, 132, 92), in HSL hsl(26, 39%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 50%, 28%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #b8845c in a design scheme?
Use #b8845c as a grounding accent rather than a dominant background to maintain visual balance. It thrives when paired with high-contrast, cool-toned neutrals like charcoal or deep, desaturated forest green, allowing the warmth of the orange to feel intentional and sophisticated.
Is #b8845c readable on white or black?
#b8845c has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.