#B3693B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b3693b is a moderately muted orange with brown undertones and enough depth to avoid feeling sugary. Its earthy energy suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure. Use it for food branding, autumn graphics, safety accents, or youth campaigns. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, since broad backgrounds can feel heavy.
Questions about #b3693b
What is #b3693b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3693b is rgb(179, 105, 59), in HSL hsl(23, 50%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 67%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b3693b?
#b3693b pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted olive because darker cool tones sharpen its warmth while soft neutrals keep the palette balanced. Use navy for contrast and cream for a lighter, welcoming finish.
Is #b3693b readable on white or black?
#b3693b has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.