#B44A1E Hex Color
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With its fairly saturated, mellow orange-brown character, #b44a1e brings warmth and sturdy energy to a palette. The hex code works well for coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, autumn branding, and sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal, while white text remains suitable for small body copy at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b44a1e
What is #b44a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b44a1e is rgb(180, 74, 30), in HSL hsl(18, 71%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 83%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b44a1e?
#b44a1e pairs well with cream, muted teal, and deep brown, balancing its warm orange-brown base without competing for attention; cream softens it, muted teal adds contrast, and deep brown creates a grounded artisan palette.
What mood does #b44a1e create in a palette?
#b44a1e creates a warm, sturdy, approachable mood because its saturated orange is softened by brown, making it suitable for coffee, chocolate, autumn, artisan, and sports branding that needs grounded energy.
Is #b44a1e readable on white or black?
#b44a1e has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.