#BD9256 Hex Color

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This muted, golden ochre feels like baked clay or autumnal light. As an unsaturated orange, #bd9256 carries a heavy, earthy weight that grounds brighter palettes. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for high readability, as the 7.4:1 contrast ratio comfortably supports small black body text.

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What is #bd9256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bd9256 is rgb(189, 146, 86), in HSL hsl(35, 44%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 54%, 26%.

What colors pair best with the muted golden ochre of #bd9256?

This earthy tone works beautifully when grounded by deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide the high contrast needed for readable text. It also creates a natural, balanced look when combined with muted greens like sage or soft cream tones.

Is #bd9256 readable on white or black?

#bd9256 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.

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