#B17529 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked-clay character. Because of its low saturation, #b17529 works better as a grounding accent rather than a full page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teals to balance its golden undertones. As a bonus, this hex code provides sufficient contrast for small, readable black body text.
Questions about #b17529
What is #b17529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17529 is rgb(177, 117, 41), in HSL hsl(34, 62%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 77%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b17529?
Is #b17529 suitable for text against a white background?
Yes, #b17529 offers sufficient contrast for small, readable black or very dark text when placed against lighter surfaces. It is generally safe for UI elements, though always verify specific contrast ratios for your exact font size.
Is #b17529 readable on white or black?
#b17529 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.