#B45A23 Hex Color
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#b45a23 is a muted, warm orange with earthy red-brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow character suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; white text achieves about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #b45a23.
Questions about #b45a23
What is #b45a23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b45a23 is rgb(180, 90, 35), in HSL hsl(23, 67%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 81%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b45a23?
What mood does #b45a23 create in design?
#b45a23 feels warm and grounded, with muted brightness and red-brown undertones that soften its orange base. It communicates optimism and practical energy, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction-related visuals.
Is #b45a23 readable on white or black?
#b45a23 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.