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#B57017 color code is #B57017. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b57017.

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#B57017 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B57017 is 0.2147. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.97:1 against white and 5.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B57017 on white3.97:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B57017 on black5.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B570173.97:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B570175.29:1AA

#B57017 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B57017?+
The hex code for #B57017 is #B57017. In RGB it's rgb(181, 112, 23), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 77%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #B57017?+
#B57017 in RGB is (181, 112, 23). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 112, 23).
What is the CMYK value of #B57017?+
#B57017 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 87%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B57017.
Is #b57017 a warm or cool color?+
#B57017 (#B57017) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b57017 belong to?+
#B57017 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 77%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b57017 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B57017 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.97:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b57017?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B57017 (#B57017) is 7412 C Burnished Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B57017 in design

Practical guidance for using #b57017 (#B57017) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B57017 (#B57017) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B57017 (#B57017) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#B57017 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 — #b57017 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

#B57017 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.