#BFA28A Hex Color
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Dusty, pastel orange with a tan lean. #bfa28a reads soft and warm, more beige than bright. It works best as a large background base, and black text passes easily on it at about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code #bfa28a also flatters deep navy or burgundy accents.
Questions about #bfa28a
What is #bfa28a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfa28a is rgb(191, 162, 138), in HSL hsl(27, 29%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 28%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bfa28a?
Deep navy and burgundy both make #bfa28a look richer than neutral browns do. For a softer palette, try sage or muted teal, which balance its warmth. Keep accents dark and saturated so the muted base stays in the background.
Is #bfa28a readable on white or black?
#bfa28a has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.