#BDA390 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade occupies the space between tan and muted peach. Because #bda390 sits on the low-chroma side of the spectrum, it functions as a grounded, neutral backdrop rather than a bright accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out. Since it provides excellent contrast, this hex code works reliably for small body text.
Questions about #bda390
What is #bda390 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bda390 is rgb(189, 163, 144), in HSL hsl(25, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bda390 in a design scheme?
#bda390 works best when balanced against darker, high-contrast tones like charcoal or deep navy to keep the palette grounded. Adding a touch of slate blue provides a cool, sophisticated offset to its warm, dusty undertones.
Is #bda390 suitable for use as body text?
#bda390 offers excellent contrast against pure black or very dark gray backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for small body text. However, ensure you verify the specific accessibility ratio if placing it over lighter, complex, or low-contrast backgrounds.
Is #bda390 readable on white or black?
#bda390 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.