#BF7E0D Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a slight earthy grit. Because it sits between gold and brown, it avoids the artificial brightness of pure safety orange. Pair #bf7e0d with deep charcoals or navy blue to ground its energy. The hex code #bf7e0d works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, as it can feel heavy when used in large blocks.
Questions about #bf7e0d
What is #bf7e0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf7e0d is rgb(191, 126, 13), in HSL hsl(38, 87%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 93%, 25%.
How should I use #bf7e0d in a design layout?
#bf7e0d works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background because its earthy weight can feel heavy in large blocks. Use it for buttons, icons, or text highlights to draw attention without overwhelming the viewer.
Which colors pair best with #bf7e0d?
Is #bf7e0d readable on white or black?
#bf7e0d has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.