#BD8665 Hex Color
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Muted and mellow, #bd8665 serves as a grounded, earthy orange with distinctive terracotta undertones. It avoids the harshness of brighter tones, making it an excellent choice for autumn-themed branding or rugged sports apparel. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio against black text, it works reliably for small UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent this shade from feeling flat.
Questions about #bd8665
What is #bd8665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8665 is rgb(189, 134, 101), in HSL hsl(23, 40%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd8665 for a balanced palette?
This earthy tone works best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or cool slate blue to anchor its warmth. These combinations prevent the color from appearing flat, adding professional contrast and depth to your design layouts.
Is #bd8665 readable on white or black?
#bd8665 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.