#B26D3D Hex Color
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#b26d3d is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm terracotta and brown undertones. Its mellow saturation supports an optimistic, independent feel without the energy of brighter orange. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth branding, paired with navy or cream. Black text remains suitable for body copy at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b26d3d
What is #b26d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b26d3d is rgb(178, 109, 61), in HSL hsl(25, 49%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 66%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b26d3d?
Navy, cream, and muted blue balance #b26d3d’s warm terracotta-brown character. Use cream for softer contrast, navy for a stronger anchor, or its blue complement when you want the palette to feel more energetic.
Does #b26d3d read as a warm or cool color?
#b26d3d reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by terracotta and brown undertones, while moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than vivid and gives it a grounded, approachable, autumnal feel.
Is #b26d3d readable on white or black?
#b26d3d has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.