#B7832A Hex Color
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#b7832a is a muted orange with an ochre undertone, mellow rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which makes it a strong supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal rather than a dominant base. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, so buttons and badges stay readable. The hex code #b7832a fits autumn themes, food packaging, and sports branding.
Questions about #b7832a
What is #b7832a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7832a is rgb(183, 131, 42), in HSL hsl(38, 63%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 77%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7832a?
#b7832a pairs well with deep teal and navy, which sharpen its warmth through contrast. It also flatters charcoal for a more grounded, earthy palette.
Is #b7832a readable on white or black?
#b7832a has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.