#B16834 Hex Color
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#b16834 is a warm, mellow orange with brown undertones and low-to-moderate saturation. Its earthy depth suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone for food, beverage, sports, youth, or autumn branding. Black text reads clearly at about 4.9:1 contrast, and the hex code is #b16834.
Questions about #b16834
What is #b16834 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16834 is rgb(177, 104, 52), in HSL hsl(25, 55%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 71%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b16834?
Is #b16834 a warm or cool color?
#b16834 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded mood suited to autumn, food, beverage, outdoor, and youth-focused designs.
Does black text work well on #b16834?
Black text on #b16834 reaches about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal text; still check UI elements and color combinations against the exact background before publishing.
Is #b16834 readable on white or black?
#b16834 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.