#B57F2D Hex Color
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The color lands somewhere between dried mustard and a baked bread crust. #b57f2d is a muted orange with real warmth, mellow rather than loud, which suits autumn themes, food packaging, and youth branding. It reads muddy against plain white, so it works best as a dominant base paired with deep navy or charcoal. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code, making it usable behind body copy.
Questions about #b57f2d
What is #b57f2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b57f2d is rgb(181, 127, 45), in HSL hsl(36, 60%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 75%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b57f2d?
Deep navy makes this muted orange feel richer than cream or tan does, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Avoid pale yellows nearby, which wash out its warmth.
Is #b57f2d readable on white or black?
#b57f2d has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.