#BF9B6D Hex Color
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#bf9b6d is a dusty, unsaturated orange with warm beige and subtle brown undertones. Its mellow lightness brings softness and optimism to autumn palettes, youth branding, food packaging, and spring-inspired layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or muted teal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #bf9b6d supports clear black text at 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #bf9b6d
What is #bf9b6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9b6d is rgb(191, 155, 109), in HSL hsl(34, 39%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 43%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #bf9b6d?
Where does #bf9b6d work best in a palette?
Use #bf9b6d as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food packaging, youth branding, and spring layouts; its mellow warm beige-orange character adds softness, while deeper colors keep it from looking washed out.
Is #bf9b6d readable on white or black?
#bf9b6d has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.