#BF9474 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty orange sits in a mellow mid-tone range. It is highly unsaturated, making it a reliable supporting color rather than a dominant base. The hex code #bf9474 works well when paired with deep charcoal grays to create modern, balanced contrast. Because it provides excellent legibility for black text, it functions effectively as a readable background for web interfaces or editorial layouts.
Questions about #bf9474
What is #bf9474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9474 is rgb(191, 148, 116), in HSL hsl(26, 37%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 39%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bf9474?
Is #bf9474 suitable for background use in web design?
Yes, #bf9474 is an effective background color because its high level of desaturation keeps it from overwhelming the eyes. It provides a stable base for black or very dark gray text, ensuring better accessibility and reading comfort than brighter oranges.
Is #bf9474 readable on white or black?
#bf9474 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.