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#B15225 color code is #B15225. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b15225.

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#B15225 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B15225 is 0.1552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.12:1 against white and 4.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B15225 on white5.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B15225 on black4.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B152255.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B152254.10:1AA Large

#B15225 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B15225?+
The hex code for #B15225 is #B15225. In RGB it's rgb(177, 82, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(19, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #B15225?+
#B15225 in RGB is (177, 82, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 82, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #B15225?+
#B15225 converts to CMYK(0%, 54%, 79%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B15225.
Is #b15225 a warm or cool color?+
#B15225 (#B15225) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 19° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b15225 belong to?+
#B15225 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 19°, 65%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b15225 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B15225 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.12:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b15225?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B15225 (#B15225) is 3032 C Deep Tangerine, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B15225 in design

Practical guidance for using #b15225 (#B15225) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B15225 (#B15225) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b15225 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B15225 (#B15225) 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

#B15225 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 — #b15225 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

#B15225 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.