#B1591E Hex Color
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#b1591e is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm brown undertones. Its mellow saturation supports optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting brand tone for food, sports, construction safety, autumn, or Halloween designs. The hex code #b1591e also supports white text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1591e
What is #b1591e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1591e is rgb(177, 89, 30), in HSL hsl(24, 71%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 83%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1591e?
#b1591e pairs well with cream, beige, charcoal, and navy because these colors balance its warm orange-brown base while keeping the overall palette grounded and readable across packaging, posters, interfaces, and seasonal graphics.
Is #b1591e warm or cool?
#b1591e reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, while its muted saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright for autumnal, earthy, and reassuring visual themes.
Is #b1591e readable on white or black?
#b1591e has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.