#B9713B Hex Color
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This mellow orange carries a warm, unsaturated tone that feels both friendly and grounded. It suggests optimism and creative adventure, making it a natural choice for autumn branding, food packaging, or construction themes. Designers rely on this approachable shade when they need to convey energy without being aggressive. The hex code for this versatile color is #b9713b.
Questions about #b9713b
What is #b9713b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9713b is rgb(185, 113, 59), in HSL hsl(26, 52%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 68%, 27%.
What kind of color schemes work best with this shade?
This color pairs beautifully with deep forest greens or cool slate blues to create a balanced, earthy contrast. Because it is unsaturated, it also works well in monochromatic palettes alongside softer creams and darker, burnt-umber browns for depth.
Does this color feel warm or cool in a design?
This shade is definitively warm, evoking the feeling of autumn leaves or sun-baked clay. It adds a sense of approachable, grounded energy to a layout without the visual intensity of a pure, vibrant orange or a bright, primary red.
Is #b9713b readable on white or black?
#b9713b has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.