#B2522C Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange feels like a worn leather jacket or autumn leaves. Because it is unsaturated and warm, #b2522c works well as a grounding 30% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to keep the palette balanced. The hex code for this mellow orange is #b2522c, which provides enough contrast for readable white text.
Questions about #b2522c
What is #b2522c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2522c is rgb(178, 82, 44), in HSL hsl(17, 60%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 75%, 30%.
What colors pair well with the #b2522c orange?
Is #b2522c suitable for text against a white background?
#b2522c provides sufficient contrast for standard text sizes against a crisp white background. However, for smaller body text, you may need to darken the shade slightly to ensure it meets WCAG accessibility requirements for optimal readability.
Is #b2522c readable on white or black?
#b2522c has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.