#B45123 Hex Color
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#b45123 is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and brown undertones. Its mellow depth supports adventurous branding without the sharpness of brighter orange. Use the hex code #b45123 as a supporting tone in food packaging and autumn graphics. It also suits construction safety themes beside cream or dark navy. White text provides about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b45123
What is #b45123 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b45123 is rgb(180, 81, 35), in HSL hsl(19, 67%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 81%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b45123?
#b45123 pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and muted sage because these companions balance its warm red-brown depth while preserving its grounded, autumnal character across packaging, editorial graphics, and branded accents. Use cream for softer layouts, navy for stronger contrast, and sage for an earthy palette.
Is #b45123 readable on white or black?
#b45123 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.