#B34200 Hex Color
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Reach for burnt orange when a button or headline needs heat without neon brightness. #b34200 is a strong, russet shade of orange with heavy brown undertones, bold but earthy. It works best as an accent or in the 30% layer against cream or deep teal, since large fields of it can feel dense. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.7:1. The hex code for burnt orange is #b34200.
Questions about #b34200
What is #b34200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34200 is rgb(179, 66, 0), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 100%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b34200?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter #b34200, keeping its warmth from turning muddy. Skip pale pinks and soft yellows, which make the brown undertones look dull.
Is #b34200 readable on white or black?
#b34200 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.