#B5511B Hex Color
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This saturated, mellow orange carries a strong warmth that leans toward autumn and earthy aesthetics. Use this tone as a strategic accent rather than a dominant background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It pairs beautifully with slate blue or cool gray for a balanced, high-contrast look. The hex code #b5511b offers a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, which supports legible white body text for your designs.
Questions about #b5511b
What is #b5511b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5511b is rgb(181, 81, 27), in HSL hsl(21, 74%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 85%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b5511b for balance?
#b5511b pairs beautifully with cool, muted tones like slate blue or cool gray to neutralize its intense warmth. These contrasting colors provide a visual anchor, preventing the orange from becoming too dominant in your layout.
Is #b5511b readable on white or black?
#b5511b has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.