#B77605 Hex Color

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A muted, earthy orange, #b77605 carries a warm and approachable weight. This shade sits comfortably between gold and burnt orange, making it excellent for autumnal designs or food-focused branding. Because it is highly readable, you can confidently pair it with black text for accessible UI elements. Use it as a solid accent color to ground brighter, more saturated tones in your palette.

Questions about #b77605

What is #b77605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b77605 is rgb(183, 118, 5), in HSL hsl(38, 95%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 97%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b77605 for a balanced palette?
Because #b77605 carries a significant warmth, it works best when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with a deep charcoal or a creamy off-white to let the orange pop without overwhelming the layout, or use a soft sage green for natural contrast.
Does #b77605 work well for interface text?
The hex color #b77605 is highly readable when placed against light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. It maintains excellent contrast against white or very pale gray surfaces, ensuring your text remains accessible and comfortable for users to scan.
Is #b77605 readable on white or black?
#b77605 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.