#B9681B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b9681b is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones. Its medium-dark value suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without the sharpness of brighter oranges. Use it for food branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, and youth marketing. Cream or navy make tasteful pairings, while black text on this hex code meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b9681b
What is #b9681b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9681b is rgb(185, 104, 27), in HSL hsl(29, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 85%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b9681b?
#b9681b pairs well with cream for a soft, warm contrast, or navy for a stronger, polished combination across branding and digital layouts.
Is #b9681b readable on white or black?
#b9681b has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.