#BD9763 Hex Color
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#bd9763 is a warm, mellow orange with low saturation and golden-brown undertones. Its softened lightness suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth branding. The hex code #bd9763 supports black body text at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #bd9763
What is #bd9763 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9763 is rgb(189, 151, 99), in HSL hsl(35, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 48%, 26%.
Why does #bd9763 feel warm?
#bd9763 feels warm because its orange hue carries golden-brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the color mellow rather than bright or fiery. That balance gives designs an approachable, outdoorsy character.
What colors pair well with #bd9763?
Pair #bd9763 with charcoal for readable text, deep navy for contrast, or muted olive for an earthy palette. Cream can soften the combination, but white may reduce definition around smaller details.
Is #bd9763 readable on white or black?
#bd9763 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 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.