#B73409 Hex Color
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With strong saturation and a dark, warm value, #b73409 brings urgency and heat without looking neon. Its reddish-orange undertones suit sports branding, food packaging, sales graphics, and bold calls to action. Use it as a small accent against cream, charcoal, or deep navy rather than a full-page background. White text remains accessible for body copy at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b73409.
Questions about #b73409
What is #b73409 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b73409 is rgb(183, 52, 9), in HSL hsl(15, 91%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 95%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b73409?
Is #b73409 readable on white or black?
#b73409 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.