What color is #B16005?

#B16005 is a dark, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(177, 96, 5), and in HSL hsl(32, 95%, 36%).

Is #B16005 accessible as text?

On white, #B16005 has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #B16005, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B16005?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #B16005?

#B16005 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0556B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B16005 below.

Is #B16005 good for buttons?

#B16005 works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #B16005 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #B16005 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#B16005 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B16005

Not just a swatch — here's how #B16005 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B16005 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B16005 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Ginger as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B16005 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #929766 Secondary #3B3833

Ginger anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B16005 Secondary #7A4A24 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222B

Ginger plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B16005 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Ginger sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B16005 Secondary #B99B85 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Ginger is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Ginger carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B16005 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 90/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 18/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B16005

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People also use #B16005 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5E0C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B39C05 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B16005 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B16005;
  --color-base-rgb: 177 96 5;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.2% 0.135 58.2);
  --color-50: #FEF8F0;
  --color-100: #FDECD8;
  --color-200: #FCD9B1;
  --color-300: #F5BC7A;
  --color-400: #E89E4A;
  --color-500: #CE8027;
  --color-600: #9C6526;
  --color-700: #6E4A21;
  --color-800: #47321A;
  --color-900: #2B1F12;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ginger: {
    50: '#FEF8F0',
    100: '#FDECD8',
    200: '#FCD9B1',
    300: '#F5BC7A',
    400: '#E89E4A',
    500: '#CE8027',
    600: '#9C6526',
    700: '#6E4A21',
    800: '#47321A',
    900: '#2B1F12',
  },
}

$base: #B16005;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF8F0;
$base-100: #FDECD8;
$base-200: #FCD9B1;
$base-300: #F5BC7A;
$base-400: #E89E4A;
$base-500: #CE8027;
$base-600: #9C6526;
$base-700: #6E4A21;
$base-800: #47321A;
$base-900: #2B1F12;
$base-hover: #8F4E04;
$base-subtle: #F1D0AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B16005",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDECD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCD9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F5BC7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E89E4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE8027",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C6526",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E4A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47321A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1F12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B16005

Color Lab

Pairs with #B16005

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