#B98F78 Hex Color
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#b98f78 is a dusty orange with a gray, earthy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, closer to clay than citrus. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, where it adds warmth without taking over the page. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text stays readable on top, so it holds up in accessible layouts.
Questions about #b98f78
What is #b98f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b98f78 is rgb(185, 143, 120), in HSL hsl(21, 32%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b98f78?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out its warmth, while cream softens it into a gentle background. Skip bright reds and oranges nearby, since they make this muted tone look dull.
Is #b98f78 readable on white or black?
#b98f78 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.