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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BF5C0F — Burnt Orange
#BF5C0F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 26° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BF5C0F
- fef6f1
- fadcc5
- f7c29a
- f3a86f
- f08e43
- ec7418
- c55f10
- 9a4a0c
- 6e3509
- 432005
- 180b02
Color schemes using #BF5C0F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BF5C0F FAQ
What color is #BF5C0F?
#BF5C0F is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 85% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BF5C0F?
#BF5C0F is rgb(191, 92, 15) in RGB, hsl(26, 85%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 92%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BF5C0F?
White text on this background reaches 4.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.75:1.
What colors go well with #BF5C0F?
Its direct complement is #0F72BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0FBDB1 and #0F1BBD gives you contrast without the vibration.