#B87900 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #b87900 leans amber rather than bright tangerine, with golden brown undertones that keep it grounded. That mellow warmth works best as an accent or in large type; it can turn muddy across big background areas. Black text reads clearly on it, and it looks sharper against deep teal than against white. Expect to see this hex code in autumn branding, food packaging, and safety gear.
Questions about #b87900
What is #b87900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b87900 is rgb(184, 121, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b87900?
#b87900 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream. Its muted golden-orange stays grounded next to cool darks, which suits packaging and editorial layouts better than pairing it with bright saturated hues.
Is #b87900 readable on white or black?
#b87900 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.