#BF8507 Hex Color
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This muted mustard orange carries a warm, earthy weight without feeling overly saturated. Because of its darker tone, #bf8507 works effectively as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to anchor its brightness. Since it maintains high contrast with black text, it provides excellent readability for UI buttons or call-to-action elements.
Questions about #bf8507
What is #bf8507 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8507 is rgb(191, 133, 7), in HSL hsl(41, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 96%, 25%.
What are the best ways to pair #bf8507 in a design?
This muted mustard works best when balanced against neutral, darker tones to ground its intensity. Using #bf8507 alongside deep charcoal or slate blue creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights the color without overwhelming the rest of your interface elements.
Is #bf8507 readable on white or black?
#bf8507 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.