#B0844F Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange lands in the clay and leather spectrum. It brings a grounded energy to design projects without overwhelming the viewer. As a hex code, #b0844f functions best as a supporting tone in a palette rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to make the color pop. Black text provides excellent contrast, ensuring clear legibility for small body type.
Questions about #b0844f
What is #b0844f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0844f is rgb(176, 132, 79), in HSL hsl(33, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 55%, 31%.
How should I use #b0844f in a professional design palette?
Is #b0844f readable on white or black?
#b0844f has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.