#B34F00 Hex Color

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The hex code #b34f00 is a fairly saturated, dark orange with mellow brown undertones and strong warmth. Its grounded energy suits coffee, chocolate, autumn packaging, artisan brands, and sports graphics. Use it as a 10% accent beside cream or navy rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #b34f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b34f00 is rgb(179, 79, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 100%, 30%.

What colors pair well with #b34f00?

#b34f00 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal because lighter or cooler tones balance its strong warmth and earthy brown undertones, helping the orange feel intentional rather than overpowering in a palette. Use it for buttons, borders, packaging details, or small brand accents.

Is #b34f00 readable on white or black?

#b34f00 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.

#B34F00 Hex Color

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