#B34E00 Hex Color
Earthy warmth with adventurous character
A fairly saturated, warm orange with earthy brown undertones, #b34e00 feels sturdy, adventurous, and comforting rather than bright. The hex code #b34e00 suits coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn, and construction-safety branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy, while white text provides about 5.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b34e00
What is #b34e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b34e00 is rgb(179, 78, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 100%, 30%.
Is #b34e00 a warm or cool color?
#b34e00 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans strongly toward orange and its brown undertones reduce brightness. That combination feels sturdy, autumnal, and comforting rather than vivid, making it useful for earthy branding and seasonal designs.
What colors pair well with #b34e00?
Is #b34e00 readable on white or black?
#b34e00 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.