#B34B00 Hex Color
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#b34b00 is a burnt orange with strong brown undertones, dark and fairly saturated rather than bright. It reads bold but grounded, which makes it better as an accent or call-to-action color than a full background. Try it with cream or deep teal for balance. White text hits about 5.4:1 contrast here, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b34b00
What is #b34b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34b00 is rgb(179, 75, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b34b00?
Cream and soft tan soften its heat, while teal creates a sharp complementary contrast. Deep charcoal also works when you want a muted, earthy palette.
Is #b34b00 readable on white or black?
#b34b00 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.