#B34700 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #b34700 blends strong orange with earthy brown undertones. Its warm intensity brings energy and confidence to branding, food packaging, autumn themes, and calls to action. Use it as a bold accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal rather than a full-page background. White text has about 5.5:1 contrast on it. The hex code is #b34700.
Questions about #b34700
What is #b34700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34700 is rgb(179, 71, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b34700?
Pair #b34700 with cream, charcoal, or muted teal to balance its saturated warmth and create clear contrast; use these cooler or lighter partners for backgrounds, supporting text, borders, and space around bold orange-brown accents.
Where does #b34700 work best?
Use #b34700 as a bold accent in food packaging, autumn-themed graphics, branding, buttons, and calls to action; its dark saturation brings energy and confidence while avoiding the visual glare of a brighter orange.
Is #b34700 readable on white or black?
#b34700 has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.