#B78124 Hex Color
Mellow orange with golden warmth
#b78124 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden-brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation suggests optimism and independence without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or Halloween branding, paired with navy or charcoal. Black text meets WCAG AA contrast for body copy, and the hex code is #b78124.
Questions about #b78124
What is #b78124 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b78124 is rgb(183, 129, 36), in HSL hsl(38, 67%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 80%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #b78124?
Does #b78124 read as warm or cool?
#b78124 reads as a warm, mellow orange because its muted golden-brown undertones lean toward yellow and earthy hues rather than blue; its restrained saturation gives designs an optimistic, grounded mood without the sharp energy of brighter oranges.
Where does #b78124 work well?
#b78124 works well as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, and Halloween branding, where its warm orange-brown character adds energy without the sharp brightness of vivid orange shades in larger palettes.
Is #b78124 readable on white or black?
#b78124 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.