#B75E35 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b75e35 is a moderately muted orange with earthy red-brown undertones. Its grounded energy suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn campaigns, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with deep navy or soft cream. The hex code #b75e35 gives black text about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b75e35
What is #b75e35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b75e35 is rgb(183, 94, 53), in HSL hsl(19, 55%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 71%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b75e35?
Does #b75e35 read as warm or cool?
#b75e35 reads as warm because its orange base carries noticeable red-brown undertones, while moderate muting keeps it grounded rather than bright, fiery, or overly loud in most visual layouts. It works well as a welcoming supporting tone.
Is #b75e35 readable on white or black?
#b75e35 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.