#B77826 Hex Color
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#b77826 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones, giving it a steady rather than loud presence. It suggests an upbeat, self-directed spirit suited to food packaging, sports graphics, safety design, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text achieves about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b77826.
Questions about #b77826
What is #b77826 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b77826 is rgb(183, 120, 38), in HSL hsl(34, 66%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 79%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b77826?
Navy, cream, and black pair well with #b77826, balancing its warm orange-brown base with cool contrast, soft lightness, or strong definition in packaging, autumn campaigns, and sporty visual design projects.
Is #b77826 a warm or cool color?
#b77826 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red value is much higher than blue, while its brown undertone tempers the brightness in most digital palettes and design contexts. It suits autumn campaigns and food packaging when you want energy without a loud, neon effect.
Is #b77826 readable on white or black?
#b77826 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.