#B3541E Hex Color
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Not a bright tangerine, #b3541e is a muted rust orange with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and warm, which suits autumn campaigns, food branding, and sporty designs. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and white body text passes AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a balanced, modern mix.
Questions about #b3541e
What is #b3541e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3541e is rgb(179, 84, 30), in HSL hsl(22, 71%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 83%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3541e?
Deep teal and cream both balance #b3541e, with teal cooling its warmth and cream keeping things soft. Navy also works when you want a bolder, sportier combination.
Is #b3541e readable on white or black?
#b3541e has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.