#BD923D Hex Color
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Mellow and unsaturated, #bd923d carries the warmth of a sun-drenched golden rod. It works well as an accent color for construction or budget-conscious branding, offering a grounded sense of enthusiasm without shouting. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it functions effectively for call-to-action buttons. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen.
Questions about #bd923d
What is #bd923d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd923d is rgb(189, 146, 61), in HSL hsl(40, 51%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 68%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd923d for a professional look?
Is #bd923d suitable for text against a white background?
This color typically fails standard web accessibility guidelines when used as text against white backgrounds due to insufficient contrast. It is much better suited as a button background or icon color, where you can pair it with high-contrast black or very dark text for readability.
Is #bd923d readable on white or black?
#bd923d has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.