#B47406 Hex Color

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Reach for this mellow orange in autumn packaging, food design, or sports branding where a bright tangerine would feel too loud. Its low saturation gives it an earthy, almost baked undertone that flatters deep teals and creams. The hex code #b47406 works best as an accent or mid-size base, since large fields can read muddy.

Questions about #b47406

What is #b47406 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b47406 is rgb(180, 116, 6), in HSL hsl(38, 94%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 97%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b47406?
Deep teal and cream both flatter #b47406, balancing its warmth without dulling it. Charcoal is a safer partner when you want something more neutral.
Is #b47406 readable on white or black?
#b47406 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.