#B4745C Hex Color
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#b4745c is a dusty, unsaturated orange with a muted, earthy character. Its low chroma creates an understated, matte appearance that avoids being overwhelming. This tone works effectively as a warm background color rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI layouts. The hex code for this subdued shade is #b4745c.
Questions about #b4745c
What is #b4745c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4745c is rgb(180, 116, 92), in HSL hsl(16, 37%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 49%, 29%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #b4745c in a UI design?
#b4745c works exceptionally well as a grounding background color because its unsaturated, matte quality minimizes visual fatigue. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-black text to ensure high contrast and readability across your interface, or use it sparingly as a button accent for a warm, organic feel.
What colors pair well with #b4745c?
Is #b4745c readable on white or black?
#b4745c has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.