#B17921 Hex Color
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This mellow orange-gold carries a muted warmth, reminiscent of autumn foliage. Because it maintains a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it performs well for readable body copy. The hex code for this shade is #b17921. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a dominant base to avoid muddying your layout, especially when paired against deep, cool teals.
Questions about #b17921
What is #b17921 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17921 is rgb(177, 121, 33), in HSL hsl(37, 69%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 81%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b17921 in a design?
Is #b17921 readable on white or black?
#b17921 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.