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#BE825B color code is #BE825B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #be825b.

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#BE825B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BE825B is 0.2767. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.21:1 against white and 6.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BE825B on white3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BE825B on black6.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BE825B3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BE825B6.53:1AA

#BE825B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BE825B?+
The hex code for #BE825B is #BE825B. In RGB it's rgb(190, 130, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 43%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #BE825B?+
#BE825B in RGB is (190, 130, 91). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 130, 91).
What is the CMYK value of #BE825B?+
#BE825B converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 52%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BE825B.
Is #be825b a warm or cool color?+
#BE825B (#BE825B) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #be825b belong to?+
#BE825B belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 43%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #be825b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BE825B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.21:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #be825b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BE825B (#BE825B) is 7525 C Copper Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BE825B in design

Practical guidance for using #be825b (#BE825B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BE825B (#BE825B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BE825B (#BE825B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BE825B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #be825b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BE825B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BE825B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #be825b (#BE825B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold