#BD8634 Hex Color
Mellow gold with autumn warmth
#bd8634 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden and brown undertones. Its moderate saturation gives branding, food packaging, autumn campaigns, and sports graphics an approachable sense of optimism and adventure. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy; black text remains readable at about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #bd8634.
Questions about #bd8634
What is #bd8634 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8634 is rgb(189, 134, 52), in HSL hsl(36, 57%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 72%, 26%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd8634?
Charcoal and deep navy pair well with #bd8634, grounding its warm golden-orange base, while cream or warm white creates a softer palette for packaging, editorial layouts, and autumn campaigns.
Is #bd8634 a warm or cool color?
#bd8634 reads as a warm, mellow orange because its red and yellow balance is softened by brown undertones. That earthy warmth suits approachable branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn-themed campaigns.
Is #bd8634 readable on white or black?
#bd8634 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.