#B47538 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a mellow warmth that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its low saturation, #b47538 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, as large blocks can appear muddy. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code for this versatile shade is #b47538.
Questions about #b47538
What is #b47538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b47538 is rgb(180, 117, 56), in HSL hsl(30, 53%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 69%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b47538?
Pair #b47538 with deep charcoal or slate blues to prevent the color from appearing washed out on a page. These cool-toned neutrals provide the necessary contrast to make the warmth of #b47538 pop without creating visual muddying.
Is #b47538 a warm or cool color?
#b47538 is firmly a warm, earthy tone that carries a mellow, grounded character. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling aggressive, making it more approachable than a traditional bright orange while maintaining a cozy, organic feel in design layouts.
Is #b47538 readable on white or black?
#b47538 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.