#B84C04 Hex Color
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#b84c04 is a saturated, warm orange with red-brown undertones and enough depth to feel grounded rather than sugary. Its strong, lively character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or cream. White text has about 5.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy. The hex code is #b84c04.
Questions about #b84c04
What is #b84c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b84c04 is rgb(184, 76, 4), in HSL hsl(24, 96%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 98%, 28%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b84c04?
Navy, cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green pair well with #b84c04, balancing its saturated orange warmth while keeping layouts grounded, readable, and suitable for focused accents; use navy for strong contrast, cream for softness, and charcoal for a quieter foundation.
Is #b84c04 a warm or cool color?
#b84c04 reads as a warm, saturated orange because its red-brown undertones push the hue toward terracotta rather than yellow-orange, giving it an energetic surface with a grounded, earthy feel in layouts.
Is #b84c04 readable on white or black?
#b84c04 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.