#B37700 Hex Color
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#b37700 is a warm, mellow orange with low saturation and a rich golden-brown undertone. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, and safety branding. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and use black text for readable small type.
Questions about #b37700
What is #b37700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37700 is rgb(179, 119, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b37700?
Is #b37700 warm or cool?
#b37700 reads as warm because its orange base and golden-brown undertone lean toward amber rather than blue or green; its darker value makes that warmth feel grounded and mellow instead of bright or fiery.
Is #b37700 readable on white or black?
#b37700 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.