#BE8866 Hex Color
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#be8866 is a muted, warm orange with soft brown undertones and medium lightness. Its mellow character suggests optimism and independence without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone in food, autumn, sports, or youth branding, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code #be8866 supports clear black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #be8866
What is #be8866 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8866 is rgb(190, 136, 102), in HSL hsl(23, 40%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be8866?
Does #be8866 work with black text?
Yes. #be8866 offers strong contrast with black text, making it suitable for body copy and labels. White text has much weaker contrast on this medium-light orange, so use black or verify any alternate text color.
What mood does #be8866 create?
#be8866 creates a mellow, optimistic mood by combining muted orange warmth with soft brown grounding. It works well as a supporting tone in autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-oriented designs.
Is #be8866 readable on white or black?
#be8866 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.