#B36300 Hex Color
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This muted orange leans into warm, earthy territory without appearing too vivid. It serves best as an accent rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy or muddy. Try pairing it with dark slate or deep forest green for a grounded look. The hex code is #b36300. It offers enough contrast that standard black text remains readable, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #b36300
What is #b36300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36300 is rgb(179, 99, 0), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b36300?
Use #b36300 alongside dark, cool-toned neutrals to ground the composition and balance its inherent warmth. It pairs exceptionally well with slate or deep forest green, creating a professional, sophisticated aesthetic that feels grounded rather than overly bright or aggressive.
Is #b36300 readable on white or black?
#b36300 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.