#BD9A80 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated orange, #bd9a80 carries a muted warmth that feels approachable and soft. Because it leans neutral, it works best as a steady background or a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes. Avoid using it alongside stark white, which makes it look washed out. Instead, pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to create satisfying contrast and clear legibility for body text.
Questions about #bd9a80
What is #bd9a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9a80 is rgb(189, 154, 128), in HSL hsl(26, 32%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 32%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #bd9a80 in a design layout?
Is #bd9a80 readable on white or black?
#bd9a80 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.