#B56000 Hex Color
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This muted orange has a warm, earthy quality that avoids the harshness of brighter shades. Because it leans unsaturated, #b56000 works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with slate blue or deep charcoal, which provides a crisp, modern contrast. The hex code for this shade is #b56000, and it offers enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #b56000
What is #b56000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b56000 is rgb(181, 96, 0), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 100%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b56000?
Because of its earthy, muted nature, #b56000 looks best when contrasted against cool tones like slate blue or grounded neutrals like deep charcoal. This pairing balances the warmth of the orange and keeps your design looking modern rather than vintage.
Is #b56000 readable on white or black?
#b56000 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.