#B89172 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #b89172 is a dusty, ashy tan with soft brown undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than an accent. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 7.3:1, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal for an autumn palette that feels warmer than the usual cream combo. Use the hex code #b89172 for food packaging, seasonal branding, or youth marketing that needs warmth without loudness.
Questions about #b89172
What is #b89172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89172 is rgb(184, 145, 114), in HSL hsl(27, 33%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 38%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b89172?
Deep teal and forest green give #b89172 the most striking contrast, while cream and charcoal keep it soft and earthy. Skip bright whites, which wash out its warmth. One or two darker accents are enough.
Is #b89172 readable on white or black?
#b89172 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.