#BF8865 Hex Color
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#bf8865 is a muted orange with a clay-like, earthy feel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a loud hero color. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, or cream for a soft autumn palette. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #bf8865
What is #bf8865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8865 is rgb(191, 136, 101), in HSL hsl(23, 41%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf8865?
Deep teal makes #bf8865 feel richer, navy gives it a cool counterweight, and cream or oatmeal tones soften it into a cozy autumn palette. Avoid bright reds and pinks, since they clash with its muted warmth.
Is #bf8865 readable on white or black?
#bf8865 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.