#BF5830 Hex Color
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#bf5830 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with a mellow, earthy edge. Its medium depth brings optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #bf5830 for food and beverage branding, autumn graphics, sports accents, or safety details. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #bf5830
What is #bf5830 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf5830 is rgb(191, 88, 48), in HSL hsl(17, 60%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 75%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf5830?
Pair #bf5830 with charcoal, deep navy, muted cream, and dusty sage, which balance its warm red undertone without making the palette feel overly bright while preserving its independent, outdoorsy character. These combinations work well for packaging, outdoor brands, and autumn-focused layouts.
Is #bf5830 readable on white or black?
#bf5830 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.