#B55207 Hex Color

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Rust orange with a burnt, earthen undertone. #b55207 sits darker than most oranges, so it holds up on screen where brighter ones glare. Use it as a supporting tone or accent; white text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.0:1. It shines in autumn branding, food packaging, and safety graphics.

Questions about #b55207

What is #b55207 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55207 is rgb(181, 82, 7), in HSL hsl(26, 93%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 96%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b55207?
#b55207 pairs well with cream, navy, and deep forest tones. Its muted warmth keeps cool blues and off-whites grounded without clashing.
Is #b55207 readable on white or black?
#b55207 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.