#B54A22 Hex Color
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Reach for #b54a22 when a design needs warmth with some weight behind it. This burnt sienna red sits between orange and brown, muted enough to feel earthy but saturated enough to hold attention in packaging and autumn campaigns. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can read muddy. White text clears AA at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b54a22
What is #b54a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b54a22 is rgb(181, 74, 34), in HSL hsl(16, 68%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 81%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b54a22?
Deep teal makes the warmth of #b54a22 pop, while cream and charcoal keep it grounded. Avoid bright oranges nearby, which flatten its brown undertones.
Is #b54a22 readable on white or black?
#b54a22 has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.