#BF7322 Hex Color
Mellow orange with adventurous energy
#bf7322 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a medium-dark value, giving it a grounded amber-brown undertone. Its optimistic, adventurous energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, autumn themes, and youth campaigns. Use the hex code #bf7322 as a supporting tone or focused accent. Black text reaches about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #bf7322
What is #bf7322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf7322 is rgb(191, 115, 34), in HSL hsl(31, 70%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 82%, 25%.
Which colors pair well with #bf7322?
#bf7322 pairs well with navy, cream, dark gray, and muted teal, which balance its warm amber-brown undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic; use it as a supporting accent when cooler structure is needed.
What mood does #bf7322 create in design?
#bf7322 communicates optimism and independence through a warm, mellow orange that feels more grounded than a bright tangerine, making it useful for adventurous food brands, autumn campaigns, youth graphics, and energetic calls to action.
Is #bf7322 readable on white or black?
#bf7322 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.