#B89E8C Hex Color
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Reach for #b89e8c when a design needs warmth without noise. This dusty pastel orange sits mid-light and heavily grayed, reading as a soft tan that suits baby products, spring packaging, and autumn layouts. It works best as a dominant base, since large areas show off its muted character. Black text clears contrast on it at about 8.3:1, so body copy stays readable. Next to bright white, though, the hex code #b89e8c can look washed out.
Questions about #b89e8c
What is #b89e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89e8c is rgb(184, 158, 140), in HSL hsl(25, 24%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b89e8c?
Deep teal and forest green ground #b89e8c and bring out its warmth, while navy gives it a sharper, more polished feel. Keep pale pastels away from it, since they wash the color out.
Is #b89e8c readable on white or black?
#b89e8c has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.