#B89F95 Hex Color
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Reach for #b89f95 when a design needs orange without the shout. This dusty shade sits close to grey, so it reads worn and easy rather than bold. Its best role is a supporting tone in autumn packaging or youth branding, especially under black text, which passes WCAG AA at 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal to wake the warmth back up.
Questions about #b89f95
What is #b89f95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89f95 is rgb(184, 159, 149), in HSL hsl(17, 20%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 19%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b89f95?
Deep teal makes its warm undertone pop, and charcoal keeps it grounded without dulling it further. For text, black reads at about 8.4:1 contrast on #b89f95, well above the WCAG AA threshold for body copy.
Does #b89f95 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but barely. The orange base sits under a heavy dose of grey, so the warmth comes through as a dusty glow rather than heat. Next to crisp whites it can look washed out, so test it against darker neighbors.
Is #b89f95 readable on white or black?
#b89f95 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.