#BF9B76 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade of orange carries a warm, mellow character. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, it avoids the harshness of vivid hues. The hex code #bf9b76 offers high contrast, allowing black text to remain legible even at small body sizes. Use it as a grounding background color for designs that need an organic, approachable feel, especially when paired with slate grays or deep navy.
Questions about #bf9b76
What is #bf9b76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9b76 is rgb(191, 155, 118), in HSL hsl(30, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 38%, 25%.
What design palettes pair best with #bf9b76?
Is #bf9b76 a warm or cool color tone?
#bf9b76 is distinctly warm but avoids the aggressive energy of bright oranges. Because it is desaturated and muted, it reads more like a soft, earthy terracotta, making it a versatile choice for backgrounds that need to feel inviting rather than loud.
Is #bf9b76 readable on white or black?
#bf9b76 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.16:1 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.