#B74E03 Hex Color
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The hex code #b74e03 is a saturated, warm orange with strong red-brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, then pair it with charcoal or cream. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b74e03
What is #b74e03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b74e03 is rgb(183, 78, 3), in HSL hsl(25, 97%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 98%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b74e03?
#b74e03 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage, creating grounded contrast while tempering its strong red-brown warmth without making palettes feel harsh, overly bright, or visually heavy across digital and print layouts. Charcoal supports bold interfaces, cream suits packaging, and sage adds restraint.
Is #b74e03 readable on white or black?
#b74e03 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.