#B17940 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #b17940 is an earthy orange with brown-gold undertones and a mellow, approachable feel. It suggests optimism and adventure without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use it in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or Halloween campaigns. Pair it with navy or cream as a supporting tone. Black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code for this color is #b17940.
Questions about #b17940
What is #b17940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17940 is rgb(177, 121, 64), in HSL hsl(30, 47%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 64%, 31%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b17940?
#b17940 pairs well with navy and cream, which balance its warm earthy orange character; charcoal can add a quieter neutral contrast, while muted greens or dusty blues support an autumnal, outdoorsy palette without overpowering the shade.
Is #b17940 readable on white or black?
#b17940 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.