#B37B53 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #b37b53 is a mellow orange with earthy brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its low saturation gives it an approachable feel suited to autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, and youth-focused accents. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside navy or cream, since large areas can look muddy. Black text achieves about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b37b53
What is #b37b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37b53 is rgb(179, 123, 83), in HSL hsl(25, 39%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 54%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b37b53 in a palette?
#b37b53 pairs well with navy, cream, and muted sage because its warm brown undertone gains contrast without becoming harsh. Use navy for stronger structure, cream for a softer palette, and sage for an earthy autumn direction.
Is #b37b53 readable on white or black?
#b37b53 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.