#BE7A32 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-dark, this earthy orange leans toward amber with clear brown undertones. The hex code #be7a32 works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its warmth reads mellow instead of muddy. It looks richer next to deep teal than to white, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #be7a32
What is #be7a32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be7a32 is rgb(190, 122, 50), in HSL hsl(31, 58%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 74%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be7a32?
Deep teal and navy make #be7a32 feel richer and more grounded than cream or white do. For a softer palette, sage or warm charcoal also flatter its earthy undertone.
Is #be7a32 readable on white or black?
#be7a32 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.