#BD9366 Hex Color
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#bd9366 is a muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and a mellow, warm appearance. Its low saturation supports optimism and independence without the force of brighter orange shades. It works well in food branding, autumn graphics, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, with black text providing about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #bd9366.
Questions about #bd9366
What is #bd9366 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9366 is rgb(189, 147, 102), in HSL hsl(31, 40%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 46%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd9366?
Does #bd9366 read as warm or cool?
#bd9366 reads as a warm color, with its orange base creating mellow energy while its muted saturation and ashy brown undertones keep the effect grounded rather than overly bright or fiery.
Is #bd9366 readable on white or black?
#bd9366 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.