#BDAC9A Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange functions as a sophisticated neutral with strong grey undertones. Because it sits in a muted, desaturated range, #bdac9a works best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to ground its inherent warmth. The hex code for this versatile shade is #bdac9a, which offers excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about #bdac9a
What is #bdac9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdac9a is rgb(189, 172, 154), in HSL hsl(31, 21%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 19%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #bdac9a?
Because of its muted, grey-leaning warmth, #bdac9a works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep forest green. These darker, saturated tones provide the necessary contrast to ground the softness of the color, creating a professional and refined visual balance.
Is #bdac9a readable on white or black?
#bdac9a has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.