#B57C22 Hex Color
An earthy and approachable muted orange
This muted orange feels earthy and approachable. It lacks the intensity of bright neon hues, making it effective for autumnal or food-related branding. While it works well as an accent, avoid using it for large backgrounds because the tone can appear muddy. The hex code is #b57c22. Black text maintains high readability with a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, ensuring accessibility for small body text.
Questions about #b57c22
What is #b57c22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b57c22 is rgb(181, 124, 34), in HSL hsl(37, 68%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 81%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b57c22 for a professional palette?
Is #b57c22 readable on white or black?
#b57c22 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.