#B5915B Hex Color
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The hex code #b5915b is a muted, warm orange with mellow brown and golden undertones. Its softened saturation suggests optimism and creativity without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, sports, and autumn-themed branding. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable labels and body copy.
Questions about #b5915b
What is #b5915b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5915b is rgb(181, 145, 91), in HSL hsl(36, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 29%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5915b?
Is #b5915b readable on white or black?
#b5915b has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.