#B37D4B Hex Color
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#b37d4b is a muted, earthy orange with strong brown undertones. This warm, grounded shade avoids the intensity of primary orange, making it versatile for branding and autumn-themed marketing. It serves best as a supporting tone in a palette, pairing nicely with deep teals or cream. The hex code for this color is #b37d4b, which provides enough contrast to remain readable with black text.
Questions about #b37d4b
What is #b37d4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37d4b is rgb(179, 125, 75), in HSL hsl(29, 41%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 58%, 30%.
What color combinations work well with #b37d4b?
Can #b37d4b be used for website text?
The color #b37d4b maintains enough contrast to be readable when paired with black or very dark charcoal text. However, avoid using it as a text color on light backgrounds, as it lacks the luminosity required for accessible long-form reading.
Is #b37d4b readable on white or black?
#b37d4b has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.