What color is #B74009?

#B74009 is a dark, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(183, 64, 9), and in HSL hsl(19, 91%, 38%).

Is #B74009 accessible as text?

On white, #B74009 has a contrast ratio of 5.60:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.75:1 (fails). For text placed on #B74009, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B74009?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #B74009?

#B74009 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0981B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B74009 below.

Is #B74009 good for buttons?

#B74009 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #B74009 — black text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B74009 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #B74009 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.

#B74009 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B74009

Not just a swatch — here's how #B74009 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B74009 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B74009 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Rust 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 #B74009 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Rust 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 #B74009 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Rust 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 #B74009 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Rust 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 #B74009 Secondary #B68B7C Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rust 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 Rust carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B74009 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 98/100

Warm

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

Softness 38/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 49/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 98/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 11/100

Very low

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

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B74009 with

Crimson Brass Teal Blue Greige Taupe

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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4D8CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B97B09 — 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 #B74009 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B74009;
  --color-base-rgb: 183 64 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.4% 0.164 39.7);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE4D8;
  --color-200: #FBC9B1;
  --color-300: #F2A27D;
  --color-400: #E47D4E;
  --color-500: #CB5D2A;
  --color-600: #9A4C28;
  --color-700: #6C3A23;
  --color-800: #46281B;
  --color-900: #2B1A12;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rust: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE4D8',
    200: '#FBC9B1',
    300: '#F2A27D',
    400: '#E47D4E',
    500: '#CB5D2A',
    600: '#9A4C28',
    700: '#6C3A23',
    800: '#46281B',
    900: '#2B1A12',
  },
}

$base: #B74009;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE4D8;
$base-200: #FBC9B1;
$base-300: #F2A27D;
$base-400: #E47D4E;
$base-500: #CB5D2A;
$base-600: #9A4C28;
$base-700: #6C3A23;
$base-800: #46281B;
$base-900: #2B1A12;
$base-hover: #943407;
$base-subtle: #F0C4AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B74009",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE4D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBC9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2A27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E47D4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB5D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A4C28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C3A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46281B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B74009

Color Lab

Pairs with #B74009

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