#B7782B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #b7782b is a muted orange with brown and golden undertones. Its moderate saturation creates an approachable, autumn-ready feel for food packaging, sports branding, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #b7782b supports readable black body text with about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b7782b
What is #b7782b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7782b is rgb(183, 120, 43), in HSL hsl(33, 62%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 77%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7782b?
Does #b7782b feel warm or cool?
#b7782b reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown and golden undertones, creating an earthy, approachable mood that suits autumn palettes, natural-feeling packaging, and confident accent treatments more than airy or clinical layouts.
Is #b7782b readable on white or black?
#b7782b has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.