#B57D1C Color Information

Hex color code: #B57D1C

The hex color #B57D1C is a eye-catching orange with RGB values of (181, 125, 28) and HSL of (38°, 73%, 41%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameDark Goldenrod
HEX
#B57D1C
RGB
181, 125, 28
HSL
38°, 73%, 41%
CMYK
0%, 31%, 85%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B57D1C;
background-color: #B57D1C;
border-color: #B57D1C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B57D1C;
border: 2px solid #B57D1C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B57D1C]
text-[#B57D1C]
border-[#B57D1C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B57D1C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B57D1C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B57D1C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B57D1C; color: #000000; }

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 #B57D1C; background-color: #B57D1C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B57D1C20; border-left: 4px solid #B57D1C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B57D1C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B57D1C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 125, 28

Red: 181 / Green: 125 / Blue: 28

HSL

38°, 73%, 41%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 85%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 85% / Key: 29%

What color is #B57D1C?

#B57D1C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B57D1C to RGB:

rgb(181, 125, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B57D1C to HSL:

hsl(38, 73%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B57D1C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 31%, 85%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #B57D1C has RGB (181, 125, 28) and HSL (38°, 73%, 41%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B57D1C is #1C54B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B5311C.

Use #B57D1C in CSS: color: #B57D1C or background-color: #B57D1C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B57D1C

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.91:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B57D1C?

#B57D1C is a vivid orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #B57D1C?

#B57D1C in RGB is (181, 125, 28) - 181 red, 125 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #B57D1C in CSS?

Use #B57D1C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B57D1C?

#1C54B5 (complementary), #B5311C (analogous), and #734F12 (lighter shade) work well with #B57D1C.