#BD6242 Hex Color
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This muted, warm terracotta tone sits between red and orange. It feels earthy and grounded, making it an excellent base for rustic food branding or autumn-themed layouts. Because it has decent contrast against black text, it handles fine detail better than lighter shades. The hex code for this color is #bd6242. Try pairing it with slate blue for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #bd6242
What is #bd6242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd6242 is rgb(189, 98, 66), in HSL hsl(16, 48%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 65%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd6242?
Because #bd6242 has strong warmth, it works beautifully when balanced by cool, muted tones like slate blue or deep charcoal. These complementary contrasts help ground the color, preventing it from feeling too overwhelming when used in digital or print layouts.
Is #bd6242 readable on white or black?
#bd6242 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.