#BF8030 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange evokes the relaxed feel of autumn days. Because it is muted, #bf8030 works best as an accent rather than a primary background color. It creates a striking, balanced contrast when paired with deep teal or slate gray. The hex code for this mellow orange is #bf8030, and it offers enough contrast to support black text at standard body sizes.
Questions about #bf8030
What is #bf8030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8030 is rgb(191, 128, 48), in HSL hsl(34, 60%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 75%, 25%.
How should I use #bf8030 in a design layout?
Use #bf8030 as a supporting accent rather than a primary background to keep designs balanced. It pairs exceptionally well with deep teal or slate gray, which grounds the warmth without competing for attention in your palette.
Is #bf8030 readable on white or black?
#bf8030 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.