#B47404 Hex Color
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Reach for #b47404 when a design needs a toasted, pumpkin-like orange that will not shout. The hex code sits dark and fairly muted, so it reads mellow and autumnal rather than loud. It works well as a dominant tone in food and beverage branding or as a fall accent, and black text stays readable on top at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b47404
What is #b47404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b47404 is rgb(180, 116, 4), in HSL hsl(38, 96%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 98%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b47404?
Deep teal and navy are the strongest partners for #b47404, because their cool depth makes the orange read richer. Warm browns tend to flatten it, so use them sparingly.
Is #b47404 readable on white or black?
#b47404 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.