#B97858 Hex Color
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This unsaturated terracotta brings a dusty, muted warmth to any palette. Because of its earthy, matte quality, #b97858 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark forest green to ground the color. The hex code #b97858 offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI elements.
Questions about #b97858
What is #b97858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b97858 is rgb(185, 120, 88), in HSL hsl(20, 41%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 52%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #b97858?
This unsaturated terracotta works best when paired with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or dark forest green. These high-contrast combinations prevent the muted tone from appearing washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, organic aesthetic for your layout.
Is #b97858 suitable for text usage?
While #b97858 offers enough contrast for larger text elements against lighter backgrounds, it is generally better suited as a supporting accent or background color rather than a primary font color. For standard body copy, consider pairing it with a much darker, high-contrast ink color to ensure readability.
Is #b97858 readable on white or black?
#b97858 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.