#B45C34 Hex Color
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Closer to rust than pumpkin, #b45c34 is a burnt orange with clay and brown undertones. Its muted saturation keeps things mellow, which suits food branding, autumn themes, and sports kits. It holds up as a dominant base, though it can read muddy in fine detail. Deep teal makes it pop. White text passes AA on this hex code at roughly 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b45c34
What is #b45c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b45c34 is rgb(180, 92, 52), in HSL hsl(19, 55%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 71%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b45c34?
Deep teal is the strongest partner, since its coolness offsets the warmth of #b45c34. Cream and charcoal also work for softer, earthier combinations, while bright yellow tends to make it look dull.
Is #b45c34 readable on white or black?
#b45c34 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.