#B76040 Hex Color
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Muted and grounded, #b76040 is a warm, earthy orange with brownish undertones. This color works best as an accent rather than a full background, adding an approachable, autumnal feel to design projects. It pairs surprisingly well with slate blue or cool teals. The hex code for this mellow shade is #b76040, which offers enough contrast to support black text for clear legibility.
Questions about #b76040
What is #b76040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b76040 is rgb(183, 96, 64), in HSL hsl(16, 48%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 65%, 28%.
Does #b76040 work well for text?
While #b76040 provides decent contrast against light backgrounds, it is best reserved for accents, headers, or graphic elements. If using it as a primary text color, ensure your background is very light or off-white to maintain readability.
What colors complement #b76040?
This earthy orange pairs beautifully with cool, muted tones like slate blue or teal to balance its natural warmth. These combinations create a sophisticated, modern palette that keeps the overall design feeling grounded rather than overwhelming.
Is #b76040 readable on white or black?
#b76040 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.