#B74717 Hex Color
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#b74717 is a dark, strongly saturated red-orange with earthy brown undertones. Its warm, forceful presence suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted teal. White text remains readable, making the hex code practical for buttons and bold headings.
Questions about #b74717
What is #b74717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b74717 is rgb(183, 71, 23), in HSL hsl(18, 78%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 87%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b74717?
It pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted teal, and warm neutrals; these softer or cooler companions balance its saturated warmth without competing with the strong red-orange presence, making the combination useful for grounded branding, seasonal graphics, and focused accents.
Is #b74717 readable on white or black?
#b74717 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.