#B55D26 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow orange feels grounded and approachable without the intensity of a bright primary color. Because it is earthy, #b55d26 works best as a supporting accent in sports branding or autumn palettes rather than a dominant background. White text maintains clear readability against this shade, ensuring it remains useful for accessibility. The hex code for this warm, muted orange is #b55d26.
Questions about #b55d26
What is #b55d26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55d26 is rgb(181, 93, 38), in HSL hsl(23, 65%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 79%, 29%.
What color palettes work best with #b55d26?
The earthy nature of #b55d26 pairs effectively with deep charcoal for high contrast or soft cream tones for a balanced, sophisticated look. It also integrates well into autumn palettes alongside muted olive or forest greens to emphasize its rustic, natural character.
Is #b55d26 readable on white or black?
#b55d26 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.