#B5774D Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange with brown undertones, #b5774d feels mellow yet optimistic. Its moderate lightness and low saturation suit food and beverage branding, autumn palettes, construction safety graphics, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly at about 5.7:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #b5774d
What is #b5774d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5774d is rgb(181, 119, 77), in HSL hsl(24, 41%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 57%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5774d?
Where can #b5774d work well in a design?
#b5774d works well as a supporting tone in food and beverage branding, autumn layouts, construction safety graphics, and youth-focused designs because its low saturation adds warmth without overwhelming the composition. Use it beside lighter or cooler colors rather than as a full-page background.
Is #b5774d readable on white or black?
#b5774d has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.