#B97B69 Hex Color

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Dusty red with clay undertones. #b97b69 is muted and matte, more earth than fire, which suits backgrounds and supporting roles better than loud accents. It warms up nicely beside deep teal or cream, though it can turn muddy at large sizes. Black text clears WCAG AA contrast over the hex code, so body copy stays readable.

Questions about #b97b69

What is #b97b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b97b69 is rgb(185, 123, 105), in HSL hsl(13, 36%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 43%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b97b69?
Deep teal and cream bring out the warm, dusty side of #b97b69 without making it look washed out. It also sits comfortably next to olive and charcoal in earthy palettes.
Is #b97b69 readable on white or black?
#b97b69 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.