#B34500 Hex Color
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Close to the rust on an old barn roof, #b34500 is a dark, saturated orange with heavy brown undertones. That depth makes it a strong accent for buttons and calls to action, though full backgrounds can feel weighty. White text reads clearly on top of it, at about 5.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with cream or deep teal to keep things balanced.
Questions about #b34500
What is #b34500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34500 is rgb(179, 69, 0), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b34500?
Cream softens its intensity, while deep teal creates a bold complementary contrast. For a darker palette, try it against charcoal or espresso brown so its warmth stands out.
Is #b34500 readable on white or black?
#b34500 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.