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#B55A30 color code is #B55A30. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b55a30.

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#B55A30 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B55A30 is 0.1735. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.70:1 against white and 4.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B55A30 on white4.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B55A30 on black4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B55A304.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B55A304.47:1AA Large

#B55A30 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B55A30?+
The hex code for #B55A30 is #B55A30. In RGB it's rgb(181, 90, 48), and in HSL it's hsl(19, 58%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #B55A30?+
#B55A30 in RGB is (181, 90, 48). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 90, 48).
What is the CMYK value of #B55A30?+
#B55A30 converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 73%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B55A30.
Is #b55a30 a warm or cool color?+
#B55A30 (#B55A30) 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 #b55a30 belong to?+
#B55A30 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 19°, 58%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b55a30 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B55A30 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.7:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b55a30?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B55A30 (#B55A30) is 18-1248 Rust, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B55A30 in design

Practical guidance for using #b55a30 (#B55A30) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B55A30 (#B55A30) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b55a30 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B55A30 (#B55A30) 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

#B55A30 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 — #b55a30 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

#B55A30 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.