#B36E4A Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b36e4a is a muted orange with brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation suggests optimism and creativity without the sharp energy of brighter orange, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #b36e4a.
Questions about #b36e4a
What is #b36e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b36e4a is rgb(179, 110, 74), in HSL hsl(21, 42%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 59%, 30%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b36e4a?
#b36e4a pairs well with navy for grounded contrast, cream for a softer palette, and muted sage for an earthy combination that feels warm, balanced, and approachable without becoming overly bright or loud.
Is #b36e4a warm or cool?
#b36e4a reads as a warm color because its muted orange base is supported by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow character rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a bright orange.
Is #b36e4a readable on white or black?
#b36e4a has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.