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#B85723 color code is #B85723. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b85723.

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#B85723 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B85723 is 0.1713. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.75:1 against white and 4.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B85723 on white4.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B85723 on black4.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B857234.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B857234.43:1AA Large

#B85723 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B85723?+
The hex code for #B85723 is #B85723. In RGB it's rgb(184, 87, 35), and in HSL it's hsl(21, 68%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #B85723?+
#B85723 in RGB is (184, 87, 35). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 87, 35).
What is the CMYK value of #B85723?+
#B85723 converts to CMYK(0%, 53%, 81%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B85723.
Is #b85723 a warm or cool color?+
#B85723 (#B85723) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 21° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b85723 belong to?+
#B85723 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 21°, 68%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b85723 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B85723 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.75:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b85723?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B85723 (#B85723) is 159 C Pantone 159 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B85723 in design

Practical guidance for using #b85723 (#B85723) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B85723 (#B85723) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b85723 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B85723 (#B85723) 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

#B85723 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 — #b85723 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

#B85723 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.