#B35B00 Hex Color
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This rich orange feels warm and earthy without leaning into neon territory. Its high saturation makes it a bold choice for accents, though it can overwhelm layouts as a primary background. Pair it with deep, desaturated teals to balance the heat. The hex code for this color is #b35b00. It provides enough contrast to keep white typography legible for accessible UI designs.
Questions about #b35b00
What is #b35b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b35b00 is rgb(179, 91, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b35b00?
This vibrant orange thrives when grounded by deep, desaturated teals or muted blues, which balance its inherent heat. For a more sophisticated or neutral palette, it also pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or soft, warm grays to ensure the text remains legible.
Is #b35b00 readable on white or black?
#b35b00 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.