#B74E21 Hex Color
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Closer to rust than pumpkin, #b74e21 is a mellow orange with plenty of brown in its base. That medium darkness keeps it grounded, so it works as a dominant color in food branding or autumn campaigns, though it turns muddy in fine print. Pair it with deep teal for contrast that flatters both. White text on this hex code reaches about 5.1:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #b74e21
What is #b74e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b74e21 is rgb(183, 78, 33), in HSL hsl(18, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 82%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b74e21?
Deep teal and cream flatter #b74e21 best, since their coolness offsets its warmth without fighting it. Navy also works, while black tends to flatten its brown undertones.
What mood does #b74e21 convey?
It reads warm and optimistic but calmer than a pure orange, thanks to its muted saturation and brown undertones. That balance suits youth marketing, Halloween themes, and sports branding that wants energy without neon intensity.
Is #b74e21 readable on white or black?
#b74e21 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.