#B36100 Hex Color
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#b36100 is a warm, mellow orange with subdued brown undertones and a grounded, adventurous feel. Its muted character suits food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns without appearing overly bright. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #b36100 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b36100
What is #b36100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36100 is rgb(179, 97, 0), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b36100?
#b36100 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green accents, which balance its warm orange-brown undertone while keeping the overall palette grounded, readable, and restrained across branding and interface layouts. Use it as a limited accent rather than a dominant field.
Does #b36100 look warm or cool?
#b36100 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it grounded energy rather than high-visibility brightness for food, outdoor, construction, and autumn-inspired visual systems.
Is #b36100 readable on white or black?
#b36100 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.