#B66F17 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy ochre evokes the warmth of autumn leaves and aged leather. Because #b66f17 is unsaturated and grounded, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated balance. The hex code #b66f17 provides sufficient contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable, high-impact design details.
Questions about #b66f17
What is #b66f17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b66f17 is rgb(182, 111, 23), in HSL hsl(33, 78%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 87%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b66f17 for a balanced palette?
Is #b66f17 a warm or cool color?
#b66f17 is distinctly warm due to its high yellow and red undertones, which evoke the natural pigmentation of dried clay and autumn leaves. Its muted, unsaturated quality keeps that warmth sophisticated and approachable rather than aggressive or neon in appearance.
Is #b66f17 readable on white or black?
#b66f17 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.