#BF6511 Hex Color
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#bf6511 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones and enough depth to avoid feeling loud. Its earthy brightness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn themes, or construction safety accents. The hex code #bf6511 works best as a supporting tone or bold detail, with black text offering strong readability.
Questions about #bf6511
What is #bf6511 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6511 is rgb(191, 101, 17), in HSL hsl(29, 84%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 91%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf6511?
#bf6511 pairs well with navy for a strong, tailored contrast, while cream softens its warmth and muted sage adds an earthy counterpoint. Use navy for structure and cream for breathing room in packaging, editorial layouts, or seasonal branding.
Is #bf6511 readable on white or black?
#bf6511 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.