#B36A00 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a grounded, earthy quality. Because it is darker and less intense than a standard orange, it works best as an accent rather than a primary background color. #b36a00 pairs well with deep charcoal or slate gray for a professional look. The hex code is #b36a00, which offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible for body copy.
Questions about #b36a00
What is #b36a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36a00 is rgb(179, 106, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 100%, 30%.
How do you best use #b36a00 in a color scheme?
#b36a00 functions effectively as a grounding anchor when paired with deep charcoal or warm neutrals. Because it is a muted, darker orange, avoid using it as a primary background for large text blocks, as it lacks high contrast.
Is #b36a00 readable on white or black?
#b36a00 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.