#BF5700 Hex Color
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The hex code #bf5700 is a saturated, warm orange with strong red-brown undertones and grounded energy. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, autumn graphics, and safety accents, while navy or charcoal helps control its brightness. Use it as a supporting color or bold accent. White text over it meets WCAG AA body contrast at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #bf5700
What is #bf5700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf5700 is rgb(191, 87, 0), in HSL hsl(27, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf5700?
#bf5700 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue because these colors temper its saturated warmth while preserving its grounded character for interfaces, sports graphics, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #bf5700 warm or cool?
#bf5700 reads as a warm orange because its high red component and low blue component create strong heat, while the brown undertone adds a grounded, earthy quality rather than a bright citrus feel.
Is #bf5700 readable on white or black?
#bf5700 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.