#B17431 Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange feels earthy and approachable. Because #b17431 is unsaturated, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy blues to anchor its warmth. The hex code for this mellow shade is #b17431, which offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible in most layouts.
Questions about #b17431
What is #b17431 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17431 is rgb(177, 116, 49), in HSL hsl(31, 57%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 72%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b17431?
Is #b17431 a good choice for text?
While #b17431 provides enough contrast for black text in most layouts, it is generally too unsaturated to be used as a primary text color itself. Use it instead for icons, decorative borders, or call-to-action buttons where you want a friendly, approachable feel.
Is #b17431 readable on white or black?
#b17431 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.