#B34000 Hex Color
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Smoked paprika or rust on old iron comes close to #b34000, a strong burnt orange with real brown depth. Its saturation keeps it bold without tipping into neon, and it earns its keep as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. White text passes AA on this hex code at roughly 5.8:1.
Questions about #b34000
What is #b34000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34000 is rgb(179, 64, 0), in HSL hsl(21, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b34000?
Cream softens it, deep teal gives a strong complementary pop, and charcoal keeps it grounded. Use it in small doses, since it can overpower a layout when applied across large areas.
Is #b34000 readable on white or black?
#b34000 has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.