#B24908 Hex Color
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#b24908 is a rich, saturated burnt orange with significant brown undertones. It packs enough intensity to command attention as a call-to-action button or a bold accent color, though it can overwhelm if used across large backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to balance its inherent heat. The hex code for this powerful, earthy shade is #b24908.
Questions about #b24908
What is #b24908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b24908 is rgb(178, 73, 8), in HSL hsl(23, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 96%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b24908?
Because #b24908 carries significant heat and brown depth, it works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones to prevent visual overload. Pair it with slate blue for high-contrast energy or a creamy off-white to soften its intense, warm saturation.
Is #b24908 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #b24908 as a text color on white fails standard web accessibility guidelines because the contrast ratio is too low for comfortable reading. Reserve this bold shade for buttons, icons, or decorative accents where legibility is less critical than visual appeal.
Is #b24908 readable on white or black?
#b24908 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.