#B5751C Hex Color
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#b5751c is a muted, earthy orange with strong golden-brown undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids feeling neon and serves well as a steady supporting tone in retro-inspired or autumn palettes. Pair this shade with dark charcoal grays rather than pure white to keep it from looking muddy. With a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black, the hex code #b5751c remains highly readable for body text.
Questions about #b5751c
What is #b5751c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5751c is rgb(181, 117, 28), in HSL hsl(35, 73%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 85%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b5751c?
#b5751c works best when balanced against neutral, cool-toned companions rather than pure white. Try pairing this earthy orange with charcoal or deep slate grays to keep the composition clean, grounded, and highly readable without looking muddy.
Is #b5751c suitable for text on a website?
Yes, #b5751c maintains good accessibility when used against a high-contrast background like black or very deep navy. With a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains a strong choice for headers or body text where readability is required.
Is #b5751c readable on white or black?
#b5751c has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.