#BF9376 Hex Color
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Reach for #bf9376 when a design needs warmth without noise. This ashy orange has gray undertones and low saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or as an accent in autumn palettes. It can look muddy next to pure white, so pair it with deep navy or charcoal instead. Black text passes WCAG AA on it with a 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #bf9376
What is #bf9376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9376 is rgb(191, 147, 118), in HSL hsl(24, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 38%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf9376?
Deep navy makes #bf9376 look richer than white does, because bright backgrounds flatten its low saturation, so charcoal, olive, and dark teal are safer partners, while vivid yellows and pure white tend to wash it out entirely. Cream works if you add a darker accent nearby.
Is #bf9376 readable on white or black?
#bf9376 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.