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#B16443 color code is #B16443. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b16443.

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#B16443 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B16443 is 0.1887. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.40:1 against white and 4.77:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B16443 on white4.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B16443 on black4.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B164434.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B164434.77:1AA

#B16443 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B16443?+
The hex code for #B16443 is #B16443. In RGB it's rgb(177, 100, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 45%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #B16443?+
#B16443 in RGB is (177, 100, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 100, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #B16443?+
#B16443 converts to CMYK(0%, 44%, 62%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B16443.
Is #b16443 a warm or cool color?+
#B16443 (#B16443) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b16443 belong to?+
#B16443 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 45%, 48% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b16443 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B16443 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.4:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b16443?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B16443 (#B16443) is 4104 C Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B16443 in design

Practical guidance for using #b16443 (#B16443) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B16443 (#B16443) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B16443 (#B16443) 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

#B16443 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 — #b16443 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

#B16443 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.