#B37300 Hex Color
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#b37300 is a dark, earthy orange with a strong brown undertone. Its muted saturation keeps it mellow instead of loud, which suits autumn palettes, food branding, and Halloween graphics. It works best as a supporting tone alongside cream or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, passing WCAG AA at about 5.4:1.
Questions about #b37300
What is #b37300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37300 is rgb(179, 115, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b37300?
#b37300 pairs well with cream, deep teal, and charcoal. Its browned undertone also flatters sage, which keeps combinations earthy rather than loud. Use it as a supporting tone instead of the dominant color.
Is #b37300 readable on white or black?
#b37300 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.