#B36800 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a mellow, warm character. It avoids the neon harshness of pure orange, making it versatile for design projects. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a full background to maintain visual balance. The hex code #b36800 meets WCAG AA standards, so black text remains legible over it. It pairs well with dark forest greens or deep charcoal.
Questions about #b36800
What is #b36800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36800 is rgb(179, 104, 0), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b36800?
This muted orange works best when grounded by darker, natural tones that balance its warmth. Try pairing it with deep charcoal or dark forest greens, which provide a necessary contrast to keep your palette from feeling too one-dimensional in professional layouts.
Is #b36800 readable on white or black?
#b36800 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.