#B05C3B Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta and baked clay, #b05c3b is a muted orange with warmth but little glare. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it earns its keep as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can go muddy. Deep teal makes the warmth pop, and white text passes accessibility checks on it at about 4.7:1 contrast. Use the hex code #b05c3b for autumn palettes, food branding, or rugged outdoor work.
Questions about #b05c3b
What is #b05c3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b05c3b is rgb(176, 92, 59), in HSL hsl(17, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 66%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b05c3b?
Deep teal sharpens its warmth, and charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Cream softens it for autumn themes, food packaging, or rugged outdoor branding.
Is #b05c3b readable on white or black?
#b05c3b has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.