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#B96741 color code is #B96741. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b96741.

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#B96741 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B96741 is 0.2040. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.13:1 against white and 5.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B96741 on white4.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#B96741 on black5.08:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #B967414.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #B967415.08:1AA

#B96741 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B96741?+
The hex code for #B96741 is #B96741. In RGB it's rgb(185, 103, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(19, 48%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #B96741?+
#B96741 in RGB is (185, 103, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 103, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #B96741?+
#B96741 converts to CMYK(0%, 44%, 65%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B96741.
Is #b96741 a warm or cool color?+
#B96741 (#B96741) 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 #b96741 belong to?+
#B96741 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 19°, 48%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b96741 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B96741 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.13:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b96741?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B96741 (#B96741) is 4010 C Warm Caramel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B96741 in design

Practical guidance for using #b96741 (#B96741) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B96741 (#B96741) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 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, #B96741 (#B96741) 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

#B96741 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 — #b96741 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

#B96741 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.