#B74A18 Hex Color
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This saturated, burnt orange brings intense warmth and a bold, rustic character to any palette. Because of its high chroma, #b74a18 works best as a 10 percent accent color rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with deep teals or cool grays, which balance its aggressive heat. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or calls to action.
Questions about #b74a18
What is #b74a18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b74a18 is rgb(183, 74, 24), in HSL hsl(19, 77%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 87%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b74a18?
How should I use #b74a18 in my web interface?
Use #b74a18 sparingly as a ten percent accent color rather than a base. Because it is highly saturated, it serves exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons where you need to draw immediate user attention against a neutral background.
Is #b74a18 readable on white or black?
#b74a18 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.