#B36B00 Hex Color
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The color of pumpkin flesh cut open in October, this muted orange leans toward amber and bronze. Its low saturation keeps it grounded instead of loud, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. Pair it with cream or navy for fall palettes, food packaging, and seasonal branding. The hex code is #b36b00, and black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #b36b00
What is #b36b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36b00 is rgb(179, 107, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b36b00?
Cream, deep navy, and charcoal balance #b36b00 without fighting its warmth. Bright whites and neon shades tend to make it look muddy, so stick to softer or darker neighbors.
Is #b36b00 readable on white or black?
#b36b00 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.