#B88A6A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels mellow yet adventurous. Functioning best as an earthy base, #b88a6a brings warmth to autumn themes and branding. Since this hex code offers a strong 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains highly readable for small body text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to avoid a muddy look while maintaining its grounded, organic character.
Questions about #b88a6a
What is #b88a6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88a6a is rgb(184, 138, 106), in HSL hsl(25, 35%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 42%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b88a6a?
This earthy tone works effectively when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays, as these dark neutrals ground the warmth of the orange without causing the overall design to appear muddy. You can also successfully accent it with soft creams.
Is #b88a6a readable on white or black?
#b88a6a has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.