#BCA98B Hex Color
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With its dusty gray and beige undertones, #bca98b is a very unsaturated pastel orange that feels soft, peaceful, and youthful. Use this muted shade as a warm supporting tone in spring, autumn, baby, food, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with deep teal or charcoal for definition. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #bca98b.
Questions about #bca98b
What is #bca98b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bca98b is rgb(188, 169, 139), in HSL hsl(37, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 26%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bca98b?
#bca98b pairs well with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, while cream, warm white, and muted terracotta create a softer, earthy palette that keeps its dusty beige-orange character intact.
Is #bca98b warm or cool?
#bca98b reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and beige undertones lean toward earthy yellow-red hues, though its gray content softens the warmth and keeps it from feeling bright or strongly saturated.
Is #bca98b readable on white or black?
#bca98b has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.