#B17146 Hex Color
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#b17146 is a muted shade of orange with brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow and earthy, closer to terracotta than tangerine, which suits autumn palettes, food packaging, and youth brands. Use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, since it can read muddy at large sizes. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b17146
What is #b17146 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17146 is rgb(177, 113, 70), in HSL hsl(24, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 60%, 31%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b17146?
#b17146 pairs well with deep teal, cream, and warm charcoal, which bring out its brown undertones. Skip bright reds and pinks, since they compete with its muted warmth and can make a palette feel muddy.
Which colors pair well with terracotta?
#b17146 pairs well with deep teal, cream, and warm charcoal, which bring out its brown undertones. Skip bright reds and pinks, since they compete with its muted warmth and can muddy a palette.
Is #b17146 readable on white or black?
#b17146 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.