#B26801 Hex Color
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This muted orange offers a mellow, earthy warmth rather than a harsh, artificial glow. The hex code is #b26801. Because of its unsaturated nature, this shade functions best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Use it alongside dark grays or black text, as the contrast ratio remains legible even for small, fine type.
Questions about #b26801
What is #b26801 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26801 is rgb(178, 104, 1), in HSL hsl(35, 99%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 99%, 30%.
How should I use #b26801 in a color palette?
Use #b26801 as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background tone to maintain visual balance. It pairs effectively with charcoal or deep espresso tones, ensuring that your layout retains a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic while keeping text legible.
Is #b26801 readable on white or black?
#b26801 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.