#BD8820 Hex Color

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A mellow, warm orange with muted golden-brown undertones, #bd8820 brings optimism and independence without the sharpness of brighter oranges. Its grounded tone suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn or Halloween palettes. Use it as a supporting color with navy or charcoal; black text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #bd8820.

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What is #bd8820 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bd8820 is rgb(189, 136, 32), in HSL hsl(40, 71%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 83%, 26%.

What colors pair well with #bd8820?

#bd8820 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which balance its warm golden-brown undertones without competing for attention. It also fits autumn palettes with muted terracotta or olive accents, while white can provide a clean highlight in larger areas.

Is #bd8820 readable on white or black?

#bd8820 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.

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