#B84000 Hex Color
A bold and intense burnt orange
A bold, saturated burnt orange, #b84000 commands immediate attention. It works best as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal branding rather than a dominant background. Because it is quite heavy, prioritize using white text over it to maintain a readable 5.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this intense shade is #b84000.
Questions about #b84000
What is #b84000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b84000 is rgb(184, 64, 0), in HSL hsl(21, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 100%, 28%.
How can I effectively use #b84000 in a digital interface?
#b84000 functions best as a high-contrast accent or button color rather than a primary background shade. Because it carries significant visual weight, pair it with plenty of negative space and use white or very light text to maintain optimal readability.
What colors create a balanced palette with #b84000?
Is #b84000 readable on white or black?
#b84000 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.