#B86412 Hex Color
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Reach for this burnt orange when a layout needs autumn warmth without neon brightness. The hex code #b86412 carries brown undertones and a medium-dark weight, so it reads mellow, not loud. Black text clears contrast on it at about 4.9:1, enough for small body copy. It works best as an accent with deep teal or navy, where its muted heat holds up.
Questions about #b86412
What is #b86412 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b86412 is rgb(184, 100, 18), in HSL hsl(30, 82%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 90%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b86412?
Deep teal and navy make the muted warmth of #b86412 read richer, while cream softens it for packaging and editorial layouts. Use it as an accent, since it can look muddy across large surfaces.
Is #b86412 readable on white or black?
#b86412 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.