#BF9E8B Hex Color
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Dusty apricot with a distinct gray undertone. #bf9e8b is a very unsaturated orange, warm in feel but muted in impact, so it settles a palette instead of heating it up. It earns its keep as a large background or supporting tone, where black text stays readable at roughly 8.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a combination that contrasts without clashing.
Questions about #bf9e8b
What is #bf9e8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9e8b is rgb(191, 158, 139), in HSL hsl(22, 29%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf9e8b?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the warmth in #bf9e8b without overpowering its muted character. Cream and soft sage also work when you want a quieter, tonal palette.
Is #bf9e8b readable on white or black?
#bf9e8b has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.