#BF5A07 Hex Color

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This intense, saturated orange packs a lot of energy. Because it commands attention, #bf5a07 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which allow the warm, fiery tones to stand out. The hex code for this bold shade is #bf5a07, a choice that remains readable with black text for smaller applications.

Questions about #bf5a07

What is #bf5a07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf5a07 is rgb(191, 90, 7), in HSL hsl(27, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 96%, 25%.
How should I use #bf5a07 in a color scheme?
This intense orange works best as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark slate to ground its energy and make the vibrancy pop.
Is #bf5a07 readable on white or black?
#bf5a07 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.