#BD8C37 Hex Color
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#bd8c37 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden-brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation suggest optimism and independence without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, autumn, or youth-focused palettes, pairing well with navy. As a hex code, #bd8c37 also supports black text at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #bd8c37
What is #bd8c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8c37 is rgb(189, 140, 55), in HSL hsl(38, 55%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 71%, 26%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd8c37?
Pair #bd8c37 with navy or charcoal to anchor its warm, muted orange character, then add cream sparingly for space. Navy creates stronger contrast, while charcoal keeps the palette practical for packaging, sports graphics, and autumn layouts.
Is #bd8c37 readable on white or black?
#bd8c37 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 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.