#B34900 Hex Color
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This bold, high-intensity burnt orange carries strong earthy undertones that command attention. Because of its weight, #b34900 functions best as a small-scale accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teal or slate gray to balance its natural warmth. White text remains legible against this saturated shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body type.
Questions about #b34900
What is #b34900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34900 is rgb(179, 73, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 100%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with the intensity of #b34900?
Because of its heavy, earthy warmth, #b34900 balances beautifully against cool, muted tones like deep teal or slate gray. These pairings keep the high-saturation orange from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a sophisticated, professional contrast that works well in modern interfaces.
Is #b34900 readable on white or black?
#b34900 has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.