#B5502C Color Information

Hex color code: #B5502C

The hex color #B5502C is a vibrant orange with RGB values of (181, 80, 44) and HSL of (16°, 61%, 44%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSienna

HEX

#B5502C

RGB

181, 80, 44

HSL

16°, 61%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 76%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5502C;
background-color: #B5502C;
border-color: #B5502C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5502C;
border: 2px solid #B5502C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5502C]
text-[#B5502C]
border-[#B5502C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5502C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5502C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5502C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5502C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B5502C; background-color: #B5502C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5502C20; border-left: 4px solid #B5502C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B5502C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5502C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 80, 44

Red: 181 / Green: 80 / Blue: 44

HSL

16°, 61%, 44%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 76%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 76% / Key: 29%

What color is #B5502C?

#B5502C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2C90B5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5502C to RGB:

rgb(181, 80, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5502C to HSL:

hsl(16, 61%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5502C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 76%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A fiery orange tone, #B5502C has RGB (181, 80, 44) and HSL (16°, 61%, 44%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5502C is #2C90B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B52C4C.

Use #B5502C in CSS: color: #B5502C or background-color: #B5502C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5502C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.15:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5502C?

#B5502C is a fiery orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #B5502C?

#B5502C in RGB is (181, 80, 44) - 181 red, 80 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #B5502C in CSS?

Use #B5502C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5502C?

#2C90B5 (complementary), #B52C4C (analogous), and #77351D (lighter shade) work well with #B5502C.