#BD6640 Hex Color

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The hex code #bd6640 is a warm, muted orange with earthy red undertones and medium depth. Its mellow saturation feels grounded while still suggesting optimism, independence, and adventure. Use it as a supporting accent in food branding, sports graphics, or autumn campaigns. Black text achieves about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #bd6640

What is #bd6640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd6640 is rgb(189, 102, 64), in HSL hsl(18, 49%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 66%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd6640?
The hex color #bd6640 pairs well with cream and charcoal, which soften its warm red undertone without making the palette feel flat; navy adds cooler contrast for headings, borders, or buttons while keeping the overall scheme grounded.
Is #bd6640 readable on white or black?
#bd6640 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.