#BD9079 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted orange has a dusty, warm character that reads better as a supporting tone than a full background. Pair #bd9079 with deep charcoals or slate blues to prevent it from looking muddy. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it works reliably for UI elements like buttons or borders where you need a readable, organic accent rather than a high-energy pop.
Questions about #bd9079
What is #bd9079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9079 is rgb(189, 144, 121), in HSL hsl(20, 34%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 36%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bd9079?
Is #bd9079 suitable for UI text elements?
Using #bd9079 for text is generally discouraged due to low contrast ratios against standard white or off-white backgrounds. It is much more effective as a functional UI accent, such as for border colors, subtle button fills, or divider lines.
Is #bd9079 readable on white or black?
#bd9079 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.