#B76717 Hex Color
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The hex code #b76717 produces a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its moderate lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the glare of brighter oranges. It suits food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #b76717
What is #b76717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b76717 is rgb(183, 103, 23), in HSL hsl(30, 78%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 87%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b76717?
The hex color #b76717 pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and muted greens, which balance its warm orange base without competing with its earthy brown undertones. Use cream for a softer look and navy or charcoal for stronger contrast.
Is #b76717 readable on white or black?
#b76717 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.