#BE9F6E Hex Color
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Somewhere between camel and pale leather, #be9f6e is a dusty orange with gray undertones. Its low saturation makes it a safe dominant base for spring layouts, baby products, and food packaging, where louder oranges overwhelm. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably on it, at roughly 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or plum for neighbors that flatter rather than fight. The hex code #be9f6e reads warm without shouting.
Questions about #be9f6e
What is #be9f6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be9f6e is rgb(190, 159, 110), in HSL hsl(37, 38%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 42%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #be9f6e?
Yes. Black text on #be9f6e reaches roughly 8.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short by comparison, so keep small type dark on this background.
What colors pair well with #be9f6e?
Deep teal, plum, and sage pair well with #be9f6e; its low saturation needs neighbors that either contrast strongly or stay equally muted. Skip bright oranges nearby, they compete for the same territory and turn muddy.
Is #be9f6e readable on white or black?
#be9f6e has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.