#B65C0B Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #b65c0b has mellow brown undertones that give orange designs a grounded, autumn-ready feel. Its energy suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and youth campaigns. Use it as a strong accent with charcoal or cream. The hex code is #b65c0b, and white text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #b65c0b
What is #b65c0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65c0b is rgb(182, 92, 11), in HSL hsl(28, 89%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 94%, 29%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b65c0b?
The strongest pairings for #b65c0b use charcoal, cream, or warm neutrals, which balance its saturated orange and brown undertones. Use charcoal for grounded contrast, cream for a softer autumn feel, and brighter accents for small details.
Is #b65c0b readable on white or black?
#b65c0b has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.