#B56E44 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #b56e44 is an earthy orange with mellow red-brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and softened saturation create a grounded, optimistic feel for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy. Black text reads clearly at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #b56e44.
Questions about #b56e44
What is #b56e44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b56e44 is rgb(181, 110, 68), in HSL hsl(22, 45%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 62%, 29%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b56e44?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #b56e44, balancing its softened orange warmth with light contrast and cool depth while keeping the palette grounded, readable, and versatile across packaging, editorial layouts, seasonal branding, and supporting interface accents.
Is #b56e44 warm or cool?
#b56e44 reads as a warm earthy orange because its orange base is softened by mellow red-brown undertones, giving it a grounded, approachable character rather than a bright or highly energetic appearance. It suits autumnal palettes and natural-looking accents.
Is #b56e44 readable on white or black?
#b56e44 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.