#B16B3D Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange feels approachable and grounded. Because #b16b3d is unsaturated, it works better as a supporting accent or secondary brand color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep teals. The hex code for this shade is #b16b3d, and it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible for standard body copy.
Questions about #b16b3d
What is #b16b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16b3d is rgb(177, 107, 61), in HSL hsl(24, 49%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 66%, 31%.
What color palettes work best with #b16b3d?
Is #b16b3d suitable for text?
#b16b3d provides sufficient contrast for readability when used as standard body copy against a light, neutral background. Always test your specific font size and weight to ensure it meets accessibility standards for your website visitors.
Is #b16b3d readable on white or black?
#b16b3d has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.