#BF6535 Hex Color
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This mellow orange feels approachable and grounded, making it a reliable choice for autumn-themed branding or youth-oriented projects. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #bf6535 avoids the harshness of brighter tones, serving well as a supporting accent in palettes. Pair this shade with deep slate grays to create a sophisticated balance. It maintains clear readability with black text, ensuring functionality for small UI elements.
Questions about #bf6535
What is #bf6535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6535 is rgb(191, 101, 53), in HSL hsl(21, 57%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 72%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf6535?
Is #bf6535 a good choice for text?
While #bf6535 provides a pleasant visual accent, it should be used carefully for text to maintain accessibility. It performs best as a high-contrast accent against light backgrounds or when paired with dark, readable text like pure black or very dark navy.
Is #bf6535 readable on white or black?
#bf6535 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.