#B27D27 Hex Color
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Food packaging, sports branding, and autumn campaigns often reach for #b27d27, a muted orange with brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone with navy or cream rather than a dominant base. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 5.9:1 contrast, making it usable behind body copy.
Questions about #b27d27
What is #b27d27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b27d27 is rgb(178, 125, 39), in HSL hsl(37, 64%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 78%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b27d27?
#b27d27 flatters deep navy, cream, and olive, which bring out its earthy warmth without clashing. Harsh brights like neon pink tend to overwhelm its muted character.
Is #b27d27 readable on white or black?
#b27d27 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.