#B3681D Hex Color
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The hex code #b3681d produces a mellow, medium-dark orange with muted saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its warm, grounded character suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #b3681d
What is #b3681d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3681d is rgb(179, 104, 29), in HSL hsl(30, 72%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 84%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3681d?
Navy and cream pair well with #b3681d, balancing its warm, earthy orange with cooler depth and light contrast. Use navy for a grounded palette and cream for softer backgrounds; muted olive or terracotta can extend an autumn-inspired scheme.
Is #b3681d a warm or cool color?
#b3681d reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by earthy brown undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright, making it useful for autumn palettes, natural products, and energetic accents that need restraint.
Is #b3681d readable on white or black?
#b3681d has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.