#B97D4A Hex Color

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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a clay-like grit. The hue feels approachable and slightly rustic, making it an ideal accent color for autumn branding or food packaging. Because black text maintains a high contrast of 6.1:1 against this background, it performs reliably for typography. The hex code for this muted tone is #b97d4a.

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What is #b97d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b97d4a is rgb(185, 125, 74), in HSL hsl(28, 44%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 60%, 27%.

What colors pair well with #b97d4a?

This earthy orange pairs beautifully with neutral tones like cream or charcoal for a sophisticated look, or with muted greens like sage to enhance its organic, clay-like character. Using these pairings creates a balanced, grounded aesthetic perfect for modern branding.

Is #b97d4a readable on white or black?

#b97d4a has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.

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