#B89761 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #b89761 is an earthy orange with soft yellow and brown undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the energy of bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food, outdoor, or autumn branding, pairing it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #b89761 offers about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio with black text.
Questions about #b89761
What is #b89761 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89761 is rgb(184, 151, 97), in HSL hsl(37, 38%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 47%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b89761?
Does #b89761 read as a warm or cool color?
#b89761 reads as a warm, muted orange because its yellow and brown undertones soften the orange base. It feels earthy and mellow rather than bright or fiery, making it useful for grounded visual systems.
Is #b89761 readable on white or black?
#b89761 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.