#B53F04 Hex Color
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A bold, saturated burnt orange with strong reddish-brown undertones, #b53f04 demands immediate attention. This high-energy hue works best as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal branding rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or warm creams. The hex code #b53f04 provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible for most accessibility needs.
Questions about #b53f04
What is #b53f04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b53f04 is rgb(181, 63, 4), in HSL hsl(20, 96%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 98%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should #b53f04 be used in UI design?
Use #b53f04 sparingly as an accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because it demands immediate attention, it is most effective when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or soft creams to keep layouts readable and balanced.
Is #b53f04 readable on white or black?
#b53f04 has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.