#B95733 Hex Color

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This muted reddish-orange feels grounded and approachable rather than aggressive. Because it has a desaturated, earthy quality, #b95733 works best as a primary accent or an inviting secondary tone in branding. It pairs well with slate grays or muted teals to balance its inherent warmth. Use white text for optimal readability, as the hex code meets accessibility standards for clean, legible typography.

Questions about #b95733

What is #b95733 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b95733 is rgb(185, 87, 51), in HSL hsl(16, 57%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 72%, 27%.
What colors pair well with the hex color #b95733?
This earthy shade creates strong, balanced palettes when paired with slate or cool, deep teals. These neutral and dark tones counteract the warmth of #b95733, making it stand out without feeling overly aggressive or vibrant in professional designs.
Is #b95733 readable on white or black?
#b95733 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.