#BE892C Hex Color
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This muted gold sits between orange and brown, offering a warm, earthy tone that avoids the intensity of primary colors. Because of its lower saturation, #be892c works best as an accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to maximize readability. The hex code is #be892c, which provides high contrast against black text for accessible design elements.
Questions about #be892c
What is #be892c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be892c is rgb(190, 137, 44), in HSL hsl(38, 62%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 77%, 25%.
Which colors pair best with #be892c?
Is #be892c suitable for background use?
Avoid using #be892c as a primary background color because its moderate saturation can strain the eyes over large areas. It functions significantly better as an accent color for buttons, borders, or text highlights against dark, neutral surfaces.
Is #be892c readable on white or black?
#be892c has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.