#B36C14 Hex Color
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#b36c14 is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm brown and golden undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food, beverage, sports, construction safety, or autumn branding. Black text reads clearly on this color, making the hex code #b36c14 practical for bold labels and short UI text.
Questions about #b36c14
What is #b36c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36c14 is rgb(179, 108, 20), in HSL hsl(33, 80%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 89%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b36c14?
Where does #b36c14 work best?
Use #b36c14 as a warm supporting color in autumn palettes, food and beverage branding, outdoor or adventure graphics, and bold labels. Its medium-dark value gives designs an earthy, energetic feel without the intensity of bright orange.
Is #b36c14 readable on white or black?
#b36c14 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.