#B89585 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange carries a muted, earthy quality that leans toward clay or terracotta. Because of its low saturation, #b89585 functions well as a grounding neutral for autumnal palettes or vintage-inspired branding. It lacks the punch of bright orange, so pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this ashy orange is #b89585.
Questions about #b89585
What is #b89585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89585 is rgb(184, 149, 133), in HSL hsl(19, 26%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 28%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b89585?
Is #b89585 readable on white or black?
#b89585 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.