#BE8A65 Hex Color

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This muted orange carries a warm, clay-like character with distinct terra-cotta undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone or secondary accent rather than a full background. The hex code for this shade is #be8a65. Black text stands out clearly against this color, making it a functional choice for high-contrast UI elements like buttons or borders in autumn-themed designs.

Questions about #be8a65

What is #be8a65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8a65 is rgb(190, 138, 101), in HSL hsl(25, 41%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 47%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be8a65 in a design layout?
Use #be8a65 alongside deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft cream for background balance. Because this shade acts as a muted, earthy orange, it creates a grounded feel when paired with desaturated greens or warm browns.
Is #be8a65 readable on white or black?
#be8a65 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.