#B88F72 Hex Color
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#b88f72 is a dusty, unsaturated shade with distinct earthy, warm undertones. This muted orange feels mellow and approachable, making it an ideal choice for rustic branding or autumnal design themes. Because it lacks saturation, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoals to create clean, high-contrast typography. The hex code for this ashy orange is #b88f72.
Questions about #b88f72
What is #b88f72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b88f72 is rgb(184, 143, 114), in HSL hsl(25, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b88f72?
Is #b88f72 considered a warm or cool color?
#b88f72 is distinctly warm, carrying the earthy undertones of terracotta and sun-baked clay. While its lack of high saturation makes it feel more mellow and approachable than bright orange, it still reads as a warm, inviting hue in any composition.
Is #b88f72 readable on white or black?
#b88f72 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.