#BE8F75 Hex Color
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Ashy and mellow, #be8f75 is a dusty orange with warm brown undertones and very little bite. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a headline color. Pair it with navy for contrast or olive for an autumn palette. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.4:1.
Questions about #be8f75
What is #be8f75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8f75 is rgb(190, 143, 117), in HSL hsl(21, 36%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be8f75?
Navy makes #be8f75 look richer, while olive and cream keep it soft and seasonal. For small accents, deep burgundy or charcoal both work without crowding it.
Is #be8f75 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The brown undertones and low saturation give it a dried-clay feel, so it suits autumn themes, packaging, and earthy brand palettes.
Is #be8f75 readable on white or black?
#be8f75 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.