#BE8C44 Hex Color
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#be8c44 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans into earthy, golden tones. Because of its muted chroma, it avoids the harshness of brighter safety oranges. It works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can feel heavy in large areas. Pair it with charcoal greys for a modern look. The hex code #be8c44 provides excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #be8c44
What is #be8c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8c44 is rgb(190, 140, 68), in HSL hsl(35, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 64%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #be8c44?
#be8c44 pairs effectively with charcoal greys or deep navy blues to ground its inherent warmth. Because it is a desaturated golden tone, using it against stark white or dark neutral backgrounds creates a sophisticated, professional contrast for web elements.
Is #be8c44 a good choice for text?
Using #be8c44 for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. It serves best as a high-impact accent color for buttons or illustrations where black text can overlay it comfortably without readability issues.
Is #be8c44 readable on white or black?
#be8c44 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.