#B35C00 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange has a mellow, grounded quality. It works best as an accent color, adding earthy character to autumn-inspired palettes or food branding without overwhelming the design. Because white text provides excellent readability against this medium-dark shade, it serves well for high-contrast signage or buttons. The hex code for this muted orange is #b35c00.
Questions about #b35c00
What is #b35c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b35c00 is rgb(179, 92, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 100%, 30%.
What color palettes complement #b35c00?
Pair #b35c00 with deep charcoal or soft cream to balance its intensity. For autumn-inspired themes, it works beautifully alongside olive green or warm brown tones, creating a harmonious, grounded aesthetic that avoids feeling overly vibrant or artificial.
Is #b35c00 readable on white or black?
#b35c00 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.