#B5460E Hex Color
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This intense, reddish-orange carries a distinct autumnal heat and a saturated, clay-like appearance. The hex code for this shade is #b5460e. Because of its weight and high visibility, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teal or slate blue, creating a balanced contrast that prevents it from feeling too overwhelming in UI design.
Questions about #b5460e
What is #b5460e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5460e is rgb(181, 70, 14), in HSL hsl(20, 86%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 92%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5460e?
Is #b5460e suitable for text usage?
Using #b5460e for large text or small UI elements often fails WCAG accessibility standards against white or light backgrounds. It performs much better as a vibrant, small-scale accent or a graphic element rather than a primary text color.
Is #b5460e readable on white or black?
#b5460e has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.