#B35D00 Hex Color
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This muted orange feels earthy and warm, recalling autumn leaves or copper materials. The hex code is #b35d00. Because it is unsaturated, this color works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary UI background. Use white text for optimal readability, as it meets WCAG AA standards. Pair it with cool slate grays to balance its inherent warmth and avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #b35d00
What is #b35d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b35d00 is rgb(179, 93, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b35d00?
Is #b35d00 readable on white or black?
#b35d00 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.