#B5813E Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b5813e is a muted orange with earthy brown and golden undertones. Its medium-light value creates an optimistic, independent feel without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #b5813e as a supporting brand color or autumn accent, paired with charcoal for contrast. Black text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b5813e
What is #b5813e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5813e is rgb(181, 129, 62), in HSL hsl(34, 49%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 66%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5813e?
Does #b5813e feel warm or cool?
#b5813e reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown and golden undertones soften the hue while keeping its visual energy. It suggests optimism, independence, and an earthy, approachable character rather than the sharper urgency of bright orange.
Is #b5813e readable on white or black?
#b5813e has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.