#BF6731 Hex Color
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The hex code #bf6731 creates a muted, warm orange with red-brown undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. It suggests optimism and independence without brighter orange’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #bf6731
What is #bf6731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6731 is rgb(191, 103, 49), in HSL hsl(23, 59%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 74%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf6731?
Is #bf6731 a warm or cool color?
#bf6731 reads as a warm color because its orange base is shifted toward red, giving it earthy brown undertones rather than the crisp, bright feel of yellow-leaning orange tones in most palettes.
Is #bf6731 readable on white or black?
#bf6731 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.