#BD491D
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Chocolate.
About #BD491D
The precise color #BD491D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Chocolate. In the RGB color space, it consists of 189 red, 73 green, and 29 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 61% M, 85% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD491D
RGB189, 73, 29
HSL16.5°, 73.4%, 42.7%
CMYK0%, 61%, 85%, 26%
HSV16.5°, 84.7%, 74.1%
LAB46.5, 44.6, 47.8
XYZ23.6, 15.7, 2.9
Decimal12405021
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.13:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.85:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.51:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD491D;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD491D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD491D;
}