#B04721 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #b04721 is a mellow reddish tone with earthy orange-brown undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency without the sharpness of bright primary red, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, and focused accents. White text reads clearly against it at about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b04721.
Questions about #b04721
What is #b04721 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b04721 is rgb(176, 71, 33), in HSL hsl(16, 68%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 81%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b04721?
Does #b04721 read as a warm or cool color?
#b04721 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by orange and brown undertones, while its medium-dark value keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright or sharp. That balance gives it an earthy, confident energy.
Is #b04721 readable on white or black?
#b04721 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.