#B36B0E Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm and approachable weight. As a mid-tone, #b36b0e works best as a supporting color or a bold accent rather than a full page background. Pair it with dark slate grays to ground its golden undertones. Since black text provides excellent 5.0:1 contrast against this hex code, it remains highly readable for small details or UI elements.
Questions about #b36b0e
What is #b36b0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36b0e is rgb(179, 107, 14), in HSL hsl(34, 85%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 92%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b36b0e?
This earthy tone anchors beautifully when paired with charcoal or dark slate grays, creating a sophisticated contrast that keeps the orange from feeling too overwhelming. You can also use soft cream tones to lighten the palette without losing its grounded, approachable feel.
Is #b36b0e readable on white or black?
#b36b0e has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.