#BF5B0F Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #bf5b0f has mellow red-brown undertones that give orange energy a grounded edge. The hex code #bf5b0f suits food packaging, sports branding, construction safety, and autumn campaigns, suggesting optimism, adventure, and creativity. Use it as a strong accent with charcoal or deep navy. Black text meets WCAG AA for body copy at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #bf5b0f
What is #bf5b0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf5b0f is rgb(191, 91, 15), in HSL hsl(26, 85%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 92%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf5b0f?
Is #bf5b0f warm or cool?
#bf5b0f reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by mellow red-brown undertones. Its fairly strong saturation adds energy, while the brown influence keeps the impression grounded rather than bright or playful.
Is #bf5b0f readable on white or black?
#bf5b0f has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.