#B96B32 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #b96b32 is a warm orange hex color with brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy in food packaging, autumn campaigns, or youth branding. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #b96b32
What is #b96b32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b96b32 is rgb(185, 107, 50), in HSL hsl(25, 57%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 73%, 27%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b96b32?
Cream softens #b96b32’s earthy warmth, while navy creates stronger contrast; charcoal or muted olive can support it without competing with its mellow orange character. Use cream for approachable designs and navy when you want more definition.
Is #b96b32 warm or cool?
#b96b32 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded feel rather than the crisp, energetic look of a bright orange.
Is #b96b32 readable on white or black?
#b96b32 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.