#B2653E Hex Color

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This muted, terracotta-leaning orange feels approachable and grounded. Because of its earthy, unsaturated quality, it avoids the jarring brightness of standard oranges. #b2653e works best as an accent color in branding or illustrations, pairing cleanly with deep slate grays or cool teals. With a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it meets accessibility standards for readable body copy. The hex code for this shade is #b2653e.

Questions about #b2653e

What is #b2653e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2653e is rgb(178, 101, 62), in HSL hsl(20, 48%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 65%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2653e in a design scheme?
This earthy orange pairs beautifully with deep slate or charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. For a more vibrant or balanced look, pair #b2653e with muted teals or cool blues to highlight its warm, terracotta undertones effectively.
Is #b2653e readable on white or black?
#b2653e has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.