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#B66A50 color code is #B66A50. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b66a50.

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#B66A50 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B66A50 is 0.2083. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.06:1 against white and 5.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B66A50 on white4.06:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B66A50 on black5.17:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B66A504.06:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B66A505.17:1AA

#B66A50 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B66A50?+
The hex code for #B66A50 is #B66A50. In RGB it's rgb(182, 106, 80), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 41%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #B66A50?+
#B66A50 in RGB is (182, 106, 80). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 106, 80).
What is the CMYK value of #B66A50?+
#B66A50 converts to CMYK(0%, 42%, 56%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B66A50.
Is #b66a50 a warm or cool color?+
#B66A50 (#B66A50) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 15° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b66a50 belong to?+
#B66A50 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 41%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b66a50 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B66A50 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.06:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b66a50?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B66A50 (#B66A50) is 16-1430 Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B66A50 in design

Practical guidance for using #b66a50 (#B66A50) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B66A50 (#B66A50) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B66A50 (#B66A50) 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

#B66A50 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 — #b66a50 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

#B66A50 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.