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#B06040 color code is #B06040. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b06040.

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#B06040 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B06040 is 0.1797. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.57:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B06040 on white4.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B06040 on black4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B060404.57:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B060404.59:1AA

#B06040 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B06040?+
The hex code for #B06040 is #B06040. In RGB it's rgb(176, 96, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(17, 47%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #B06040?+
#B06040 in RGB is (176, 96, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 96, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #B06040?+
#B06040 converts to CMYK(0%, 45%, 64%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B06040.
Is #b06040 a warm or cool color?+
#B06040 (#B06040) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 17° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b06040 belong to?+
#B06040 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 17°, 47%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b06040 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B06040 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.57:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b06040?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B06040 (#B06040) is 7613 C Red Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B06040 in design

Practical guidance for using #b06040 (#B06040) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B06040 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B06040 (#B06040) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B06040 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b06040 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B06040 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.