#BEA68F Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange functions as a grounded neutral with a soft, sun-washed appearance. Because of its low saturation, #bea68f avoids looking jarring and works exceptionally well as a calm background for baby products or autumn-themed branding. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability and a clean contrast. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #bea68f.
Questions about #bea68f
What is #bea68f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bea68f is rgb(190, 166, 143), in HSL hsl(29, 27%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 25%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bea68f?
#bea68f pairs effectively with charcoal or deep espresso browns to provide necessary structure and contrast. Because #bea68f is highly desaturated, it also harmonizes well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites for a soft, cohesive, and organic color scheme.
Is #bea68f suitable for text on websites?
No, #bea68f is too light for reliable readability when used as body text against white backgrounds. It should be reserved for background washes, decorative elements, or brand accents, while keeping primary text in a much darker shade to meet accessibility standards.
Is #bea68f readable on white or black?
#bea68f has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.