#B78046 Hex Color
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Not a bright orange, #b78046 is a muted, brownish shade with an earthy, amber feel. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits autumn palettes, packaging, and food branding. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can read muddy across large areas. Pair it with deep navy for contrast. The hex code #b78046 also passes AA contrast with black text.
Questions about #b78046
What is #b78046 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b78046 is rgb(183, 128, 70), in HSL hsl(31, 45%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 62%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b78046?
Deep navy makes #b78046 feel richer, since the cool blue offsets its warm brown undertones. Cream and charcoal also work well for softer, earthy combinations.
Is #b78046 readable on white or black?
#b78046 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.