#B48E44 — Pirate’S Hook Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#B48E44

≈ Pirate’S Hook

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On white

3.05:1

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On black

5.74:1

Passes AA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(5.74:1)

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Hue40°Saturation62%Brightness71%

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Normal vision#B48E44

Protanopia#9E8E3D

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Tritanopia#C2827D

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Pirate’S Hook

Pirate’S Hook sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Starstruck#446AB4 Rainy Mood#44A2B4 Royal Nightcore#5644B4 Hot Chilli#B45644 Magical Moonlight#EDEBE8 Deepest Nightmare#3E3A33

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePirate’S Hook#B08F42ΔE 1.8 CSS nameDarkgoldenrod#B8860BΔE 5.9 Web-safe#CC9933#CC9933ΔE 6.2

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Pirate’S Hook — meaning & where to use it

Pirate’S Hook is a rich, mid-toned orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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