#B37400 Hex Color
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This muted, golden orange carries a mellow, earthy warmth that avoids the intensity of brighter shades. The hex code #b37400 works best as a supporting accent in autumn-themed branding or outdoor designs, where it grounds livelier palettes. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, yet it can appear muddy if used for large background areas. Pair it with dark slate or deep navy for a sophisticated, high-contrast look.
Questions about #b37400
What is #b37400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37400 is rgb(179, 116, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #b37400 for a sophisticated look?
Is #b37400 suitable for large background areas in web design?
It is generally risky to use #b37400 for large backgrounds because it can appear muddy or overly aggressive on screen. It functions significantly better as a targeted accent or button color to highlight specific actions.
Is #b37400 readable on white or black?
#b37400 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.