#BF8E60 Hex Color
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A muted, golden-orange with strong brown undertones, #bf8e60 feels approachable and earthy rather than neon. This unsaturated shade works well as a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes. Because black text maintains a high 7.3:1 contrast ratio against this hue, it remains readable for small copy. Use #bf8e60 as a neutral accent to warm up cool grays or deep navies in branding projects.
Questions about #bf8e60
What is #bf8e60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8e60 is rgb(191, 142, 96), in HSL hsl(29, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 50%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
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Is #bf8e60 suitable for small body text?
Yes, #bf8e60 provides excellent readability for small copy when paired with black or dark text, maintaining a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. This makes it a rare, approachable alternative to standard gray or beige for longer articles.
Is #bf8e60 readable on white or black?
#bf8e60 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 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.