#B8977A Hex Color
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#b8977a is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a warm, mellow finish. Its grounded look suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code #b8977a suggests optimism, creativity, and a sense of adventure.
Questions about #b8977a
What is #b8977a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8977a is rgb(184, 151, 122), in HSL hsl(28, 30%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 34%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8977a?
#b8977a pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, cream, and muted brown because these colors balance its warm, dusty orange character with crisp contrast or gentle harmony in brand palettes and everyday layouts.
Is #b8977a a warm or cool color?
#b8977a reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries earthy red and yellow undertones, while its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than bright or vivid.
Is #b8977a readable on white or black?
#b8977a has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.