#B89560 Hex Color

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Muted and mid-weight, #b89560 sits between orange and tan with a dry, sandy warmth. The hex code reads more golden than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep teal and chocolate brown, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 7.5:1 contrast.

Questions about #b89560

What is #b89560 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89560 is rgb(184, 149, 96), in HSL hsl(36, 38%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 48%, 28%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b89560?
Deep teal makes the warmth of #b89560 pop, while charcoal and chocolate brown keep it grounded. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its muted glow.
Is #b89560 readable on white or black?
#b89560 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.