#BF8E3D Hex Color
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The hex code #bf8e3d is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden-brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives food packaging, autumn graphics, sports accents, and youth campaigns an earthy sense of optimism and adventure. Use it as a supporting tone or bold heading color; black text has about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #bf8e3d
What is #bf8e3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8e3d is rgb(191, 142, 61), in HSL hsl(37, 52%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 68%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf8e3d in a design palette?
Where does #bf8e3d work best?
#bf8e3d works best as a supporting brand color, packaging field, or large display accent in posters, labels, and promotional graphics, where its muted warmth can add energy without looking neon. It can feel muddy across an entire interface, so pair broad use with lighter neutrals and dark text.
Is #bf8e3d readable on white or black?
#bf8e3d has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.