#BD9380 Hex Color

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#bd9380 presents as a dusty, unsaturated orange with noticeable terracotta undertones. Because it feels weathered and mellow, it works well as a grounding neutral for autumnal branding rather than a bright, punchy accent. Pair this muted shade with deep charcoals to avoid a washed-out look. Its excellent contrast against black text makes it a practical choice for readable UI components.

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What is #bd9380 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bd9380 is rgb(189, 147, 128), in HSL hsl(19, 32%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 32%, 26%.

What color schemes work best with #bd9380?

#bd9380 functions best as a warm, grounding neutral when paired with high-contrast, cool darks like charcoal or navy. These darker tones prevent the dusty orange from appearing washed out and provide the necessary depth for professional design systems.

Is #bd9380 readable on white or black?

#bd9380 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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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