#B25A1F Hex Color
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This mellow orange carries a baked, earthy warmth that feels grounded rather than bright. It functions best as an accent color in autumn-inspired palettes or youth-oriented branding where a punch of personality is needed. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to tone down its intensity. The hex code for this muted orange is #b25a1f, which provides enough contrast for readable white text.
Questions about #b25a1f
What is #b25a1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b25a1f is rgb(178, 90, 31), in HSL hsl(24, 70%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 83%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b25a1f?
Is #b25a1f readable on white or black?
#b25a1f has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.