#B5784E Hex Color
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Autumn packaging, sports branding, and Halloween campaigns call for a muted orange like #b5784e. This shade of orange sits low in saturation, so it reads earthy instead of loud. Try it as a dominant base with deep teal accents, or as a seasonal supporting tone. Black text passes contrast checks on top.
Questions about #b5784e
What is #b5784e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5784e is rgb(181, 120, 78), in HSL hsl(24, 41%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 57%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5784e?
Deep teal makes #b5784e look richer than neutral pairings do, since the cool opposite sharpens its warmth. Cream and navy also flatter it in softer layouts. Keep neighbors low in saturation so the orange stays earthy instead of muddy.
Is #b5784e readable on white or black?
#b5784e has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.