#B46020 Hex Color
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#b46020 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, grounded presence. Its moderate saturation suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use the hex code #b46020 as a supporting brand color for food, sports, autumn, or Halloween designs, paired with cream or dark navy. Black text has about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b46020
What is #b46020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b46020 is rgb(180, 96, 32), in HSL hsl(26, 70%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 82%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b46020?
#b46020 pairs well with cream, warm white, dark navy, charcoal, and muted sage, using light neutrals to soften its earthy warmth and deeper cool tones to create grounded contrast in branding, packaging, food designs, and seasonal layouts.
Is #b46020 a warm or cool color?
#b46020 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a grounded presence instead of the sharper energy associated with bright, highly saturated orange.
Is #b46020 readable on white or black?
#b46020 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.