#BEA28A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm beige and a soft terra-cotta. Because it is highly unsaturated, #bea28a works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It provides excellent legibility for black body text, making it a reliable choice for editorial layouts. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a grounded, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #bea28a
What is #bea28a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bea28a is rgb(190, 162, 138), in HSL hsl(28, 29%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 25%.
How do I use #bea28a effectively in a layout?
Use #bea28a as a supportive background or accent color rather than a primary focal point. Its desaturated, muted quality ensures that black text remains perfectly legible against it, making it ideal for high-end editorial designs that require a soft, grounded aesthetic.
What colors pair best with #bea28a?
This color thrives when paired with deep, cool-toned neutrals that balance its inherent warmth. Combining #bea28a with charcoal or dark slate blue provides a necessary visual contrast, creating a professional and modern color scheme suitable for diverse digital projects.
Is #bea28a readable on white or black?
#bea28a has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.