#BF8B57 Hex Color
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#bf8b57 is a warm, mellow, unsaturated orange with earthy brown undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, sports, or autumn branding, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text has about 7:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #bf8b57.
Questions about #bf8b57
What is #bf8b57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8b57 is rgb(191, 139, 87), in HSL hsl(30, 45%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 54%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf8b57?
#bf8b57 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage, creating grounded contrast without feeling harsh in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts; navy adds a cooler counterpoint, while sage keeps the palette soft and natural.
Does #bf8b57 read as a warm or cool color?
#bf8b57 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones, while its moderate saturation keeps that warmth mellow rather than vivid for approachable accents and autumn-inspired visual systems.
Is #bf8b57 readable on white or black?
#bf8b57 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.