#B7571B Hex Color
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This medium-dark, saturated burnt orange feels warm and energetic without being neon. Because of its weight, the hex code #b7571b performs best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background, where it can overwhelm. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, slate-gray neutrals for a modern, grounded contrast. White text remains perfectly legible here, meeting WCAG AA standards for accessibility.
Questions about #b7571b
What is #b7571b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7571b is rgb(183, 87, 27), in HSL hsl(23, 74%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 85%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #b7571b in a design project?
#b7571b works most effectively as a strategic accent color covering roughly 10% of your layout. Using it in larger doses can easily overwhelm viewers, so limit it to buttons, call-to-action elements, or specific graphic accents.
What colors pair well with #b7571b?
Is #b7571b readable on white or black?
#b7571b has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.