#B24D00 Hex Color
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#b24d00 is a fairly saturated, dark orange with earthy brown undertones and a mellow warmth. Its grounded character suits autumn branding, coffee packaging, craft goods, sports, and construction safety designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy, since large areas can feel heavy. White text achieves about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #b24d00.
Questions about #b24d00
What is #b24d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b24d00 is rgb(178, 77, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b24d00?
Pair #b24d00 with cream for a softer autumn look or deep navy for stronger contrast; use it as a supporting tone because its dark, saturated warmth can feel heavy across large areas.
Does #b24d00 read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #b24d00 reads as a warm, earthy orange because its red-orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a grounded, mellow character rather than a bright citrus shade.
Is #b24d00 readable on white or black?
#b24d00 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.