#B2814C Hex Color
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Muted orange with a caramel undertone, #b2814c reads earthy rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits autumn packaging, food branding, and sports accents. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep teals or charcoals, and black text passes WCAG AA body text contrast on it at about 6.1:1.
Questions about #b2814c
What is #b2814c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2814c is rgb(178, 129, 76), in HSL hsl(31, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 57%, 30%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2814c?
#b2814c pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream for an earthy palette, while navy gives it a richer, more grounded feel than beige does. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color.
Does #b2814c read warm or cool?
#b2814c reads warm. Its orange base and yellow-brown undertones give it a baked, caramel character, and its low saturation keeps that warmth mellow instead of bright or energetic.
Is #b2814c readable on white or black?
#b2814c has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.