#B65506 Hex Color
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This mellow orange is highly saturated with deep, earthy undertones that lean toward pumpkin or terracotta. Because of its intense warmth, #b65506 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair it with cool slate grays to balance the energy. The hex code for this shade is #b65506, which provides enough contrast for white text to remain readable.
Questions about #b65506
What is #b65506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65506 is rgb(182, 85, 6), in HSL hsl(27, 94%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 97%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b65506 for a balanced look?
Does #b65506 work well as a primary background color?
Due to its intense saturation, #b65506 is usually too dominant for large background areas and can overwhelm the eyes. Instead, use this shade as a sharp accent for buttons, icons, or text highlights where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #b65506 readable on white or black?
#b65506 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.