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#B87300 color code is #B87300. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b87300.

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#B87300 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B87300 is 0.2245. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.82:1 against white and 5.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B87300 on white3.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B87300 on black5.49:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B873003.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B873005.49:1AA

#B87300 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B87300?+
The hex code for #B87300 is #B87300. In RGB it's rgb(184, 115, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 100%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #B87300?+
#B87300 in RGB is (184, 115, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(184, 115, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #B87300?+
#B87300 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 100%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B87300.
Is #b87300 a warm or cool color?+
#B87300 (#B87300) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b87300 belong to?+
#B87300 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 100%, 36% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b87300 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B87300 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.82:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b87300?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B87300 (#B87300) is 139 C Pantone 139 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B87300 in design

Practical guidance for using #b87300 (#B87300) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B87300 (#B87300) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B87300 (#B87300) 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

#B87300 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 — #b87300 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

#B87300 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.