#B1731C Hex Color
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The hex code #b1731c is a mellow, moderately unsaturated orange with warm golden-brown undertones. It brings optimism and adventure to autumn branding, food packaging, safety graphics, and youth-focused campaigns without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can feel heavy. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b1731c
What is #b1731c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1731c is rgb(177, 115, 28), in HSL hsl(35, 73%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 84%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1731c?
Is #b1731c a warm or cool color?
#b1731c reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by golden-brown undertones. That warmth can suggest optimism, earthiness, and autumn energy, while its moderate saturation keeps it more grounded than a bright orange.
Where does #b1731c work best?
#b1731c works best as a supporting accent in autumn branding, food packaging, safety graphics, and youth-focused campaigns, where its mellow orange brings warmth and energy without bright intensity. Large background fields may feel visually heavy.
Is #b1731c readable on white or black?
#b1731c has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.