#B37A00 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b37a00 is a muted orange with earthy golden undertones and moderate visual weight. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling neon. Use the hex code for food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, or safety accents. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #b37a00
What is #b37a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37a00 is rgb(179, 122, 0), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b37a00?
It pairs well with dark neutrals, warm cream, and restrained blue-gray, which balance its earthy orange without making the palette feel loud. Use #b37a00 as a supporting tone or small accent when a calmer base needs warmth.
Is #b37a00 readable on white or black?
#b37a00 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.