#B07205 Hex Color
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Reach for #b07205 when a design needs warmth without shouting. This hex code reads as a muted, brown-leaning orange, mellow enough for autumn packaging, sports branding, or Halloween themes. It flatters deep teal better than the usual cream, and it works best as a supporting tone or accent since large fields can turn muddy. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b07205
What is #b07205 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b07205 is rgb(176, 114, 5), in HSL hsl(38, 94%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 97%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b07205?
Deep teal and dark navy bring out the warmth in #b07205 better than cream or white, which can wash it out. Charcoal works well for text and accents, while sage green gives a softer, more natural pairing.
Is #b07205 readable on white or black?
#b07205 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.