#B65F1B Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark orange, #b65f1b has warm brown undertones and a mellow finish. Its grounded energy suits autumn, Halloween, food, beverage, and youth-focused branding while suggesting adventure and creativity. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent with navy and cream. Black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #b65f1b
What is #b65f1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b65f1b is rgb(182, 95, 27), in HSL hsl(26, 74%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 85%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b65f1b?
navy and cream pair well with #b65f1b, balancing its earthy orange warmth with cool contrast and a softer light neutral for backgrounds, type, or supporting elements in brand palettes and packaging. Use the orange as an accent when you want the combination to feel lively.
Why does #b65f1b look warm?
#b65f1b reads as a warm, muted orange because its red value is much stronger than its blue value, while brown undertones reduce brightness and keep the hue grounded rather than vivid or neon.
Where can designers use #b65f1b effectively?
The muted orange-brown character of #b65f1b suits autumn themes, food and beverage packaging, Halloween graphics, and youth-oriented branding, especially as an accent against light backgrounds rather than a full-page fill. Its muted finish keeps the tone grounded when vivid orange would feel too loud.
Is #b65f1b readable on white or black?
#b65f1b has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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.