#B5570A Hex Color
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#b5570a is a saturated, warm orange with earthy brown undertones. Because of its weight and high visibility, it works best as a bold accent color rather than a large background. Pair this hex code with slate gray or deep charcoal to ground its intensity. It offers enough contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for buttons and call-to-action elements in autumn-themed branding.
Questions about #b5570a
What is #b5570a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5570a is rgb(181, 87, 10), in HSL hsl(27, 90%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 94%, 29%.
Which color combinations work best with #b5570a?
To ground the intensity of #b5570a, pair it with neutral, cool-toned companions like slate gray or deep charcoal. These dark, muted tones provide necessary balance against the bright, saturated warmth of the orange, preventing the design from feeling visually overwhelming.
Is #b5570a readable on white or black?
#b5570a has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.