#B46021 Hex Color
Mellow orange with adventurous warmth
#b46021 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a dark, earthy brown undertone. Its grounded energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. The hex code #b46021 suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting color, with black text providing about 4.6:1 contrast for readable small copy.
Questions about #b46021
What is #b46021 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b46021 is rgb(180, 96, 33), in HSL hsl(26, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 82%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b46021?
Is #b46021 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#b46021 reads warm because its orange base is softened by a brown undertone and moderate saturation, giving it an earthy energy that supports optimism and adventure without the sharpness of a bright, vivid orange. Its darker, mellow quality suits outdoor, food, youth, and autumn-focused design work.
Is #b46021 readable on white or black?
#b46021 has a 4.52:1 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.