#B5682A Hex Color
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#b5682a is a warm, mellow orange with restrained saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its approachable energy suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Pair it with navy or cream as a supporting tone. Black text provides about 5.0:1 contrast for small body copy. The hex code is #b5682a.
Questions about #b5682a
What is #b5682a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5682a is rgb(181, 104, 42), in HSL hsl(27, 62%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 77%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5682a?
Navy and cream pair well with #b5682a because navy cools its warm orange-brown character, while cream adds light contrast without making the palette feel harsh in branding, packaging, or seasonal graphics.
Is #b5682a readable on white or black?
#b5682a has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.