#B2725B Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #b2725b is a matte orange with terracotta undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it suits autumn palettes, food branding, and backgrounds that need warmth without noise. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can read muddy in large areas. Black text passes WCAG AA against this hex code at roughly 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2725b
What is #b2725b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2725b is rgb(178, 114, 91), in HSL hsl(16, 36%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 49%, 30%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2725b?
#b2725b pairs well with deep teal, which offsets its warmth, and with soft cream for a gentle, earthy scheme. Navy also works when you want the orange to feel more grounded.
Is #b2725b readable on white or black?
#b2725b has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.