#B16F29 Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange, #b16f29 carries brown and golden undertones for an earthy, mellow feel. Its optimism and adventurous character suit food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting color with navy or cream. Black text has about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #b16f29.
Questions about #b16f29
What is #b16f29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b16f29 is rgb(177, 111, 41), in HSL hsl(31, 62%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 77%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b16f29?
Navy, cream, and charcoal pair well with #b16f29, balancing its warm orange-brown character with cooler or softer contrast for branding, packaging, and autumn-inspired layouts where the hue can add warmth without dominating the full palette.
Does #b16f29 read as a warm or cool color?
#b16f29 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward orange and its brown-golden undertones reinforce a sunbaked, earthy impression, making it useful when a design needs energy softened by a natural, grounded feel.
Is #b16f29 readable on white or black?
#b16f29 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.