#BD5015 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense orange commands attention without being neon. With its deep, earthy undertones, #bd5015 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, dark charcoals, which ground its inherent warmth. The hex code for this bold shade is #bd5015, which provides enough contrast for readable text in most UI applications.
Questions about #bd5015
What is #bd5015 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd5015 is rgb(189, 80, 21), in HSL hsl(21, 80%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 89%, 26%.
How should I use #bd5015 in a design?
Use #bd5015 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to maintain visual balance. It works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep, neutral grays that ground its inherent warmth.
Is #bd5015 readable on white or black?
#bd5015 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.