#B37D4C Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #b37d4c brings a mellow, toasted warmth to design palettes. Because of its desaturated, clay-like undertones, it works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create an grounded, adventurous contrast. The hex code for this shade is #b37d4c, which provides excellent accessibility for black text.
Questions about #b37d4c
What is #b37d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37d4c is rgb(179, 125, 76), in HSL hsl(29, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 58%, 30%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #b37d4c?
Pair #b37d4c with deep charcoal or cool slate blue to create a sophisticated, grounded contrast that highlights its toasted warmth. These pairings balance the clay-like earthiness, ensuring the color acts as a strong accent without overwhelming your overall design.
Is #b37d4c suitable for use as body text?
This shade provides excellent readability when used as text against light backgrounds, maintaining strong accessibility standards. Because of its medium-dark saturation, it offers a softer, more approachable alternative to pure black while remaining distinct enough for small, legible body copy in most interfaces.
Is #b37d4c readable on white or black?
#b37d4c 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.