#BE8835 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #be8835 is a moderately muted orange with golden-brown undertones. Its grounded lightness supports optimism and creative energy without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and safety accents. Pair it with navy or charcoal as a supporting tone. Black text remains readable on this color. The hex code is #be8835.
Questions about #be8835
What is #be8835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8835 is rgb(190, 136, 53), in HSL hsl(36, 56%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 72%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be8835?
Is #be8835 warm or cool?
#be8835 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by golden-brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow character rather than a bright, fiery feel. Use it to add approachable energy without making a palette feel loud.
Is #be8835 readable on white or black?
#be8835 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.