#B97B53 Hex Color
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Reach for #b97b53 when a design needs warmth without loudness. This muted orange leans toward terracotta, with brown undertones that keep it grounded. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, paired with deep navy or cream, and can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, so small type stays readable. The hex code #b97b53 suits autumn packaging, sports branding, and youth marketing.
Questions about #b97b53
What is #b97b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b97b53 is rgb(185, 123, 83), in HSL hsl(24, 42%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 55%, 27%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b97b53?
Deep teal and navy make its warm undertones pop, while cream keeps palettes soft. Pure white can wash it out, so test pairings before committing.
Is #b97b53 readable on white or black?
#b97b53 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.