#B37E00 Hex Color
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Reach for #b37e00 when autumn packaging, sports kits, or safety signage calls for a mellow orange. Its low saturation reads more bronze than bright, so it works as a supporting tone or accent but can turn muddy across large backgrounds. It flatters deep teal nicely. Black text on this hex code hits about 5.9:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b37e00
What is #b37e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b37e00 is rgb(179, 126, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b37e00?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all sharpen its warmth, while cream softens it for food and beverage layouts. Skip bright red or plain white neighbors, where it either clashes or washes out.
Is #b37e00 readable on white or black?
#b37e00 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.