#BF7200 Hex Color
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A muted, mellow orange, #bf7200 functions best as a warm accent color rather than a primary background. Its earthy, unsaturated character works well for autumn themes and rustic branding. Designers can use black text comfortably here, as the contrast ratio is 5.6:1, exceeding WCAG AA requirements for readable body copy. Pair this hex code with dark navy for an unexpected, grounded aesthetic.
Questions about #bf7200
What is #bf7200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf7200 is rgb(191, 114, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf7200?
The earthy nature of #bf7200 looks sophisticated when paired with navy or deep charcoal tones. These dark, cool colors ground the warmth of the orange, creating a balanced and professional palette suitable for modern branding or editorial design.
Is #bf7200 readable on white or black?
#bf7200 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.