#BD4511

About #BD4511

#BD4511 is the hex color #BD4511, which translates to rgb(189, 69, 17) in RGB and hsl(18, 84%, 40%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 18 degrees, with a saturation of 84 percent and a lightness of 40 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #BD4511 in a design

Text placed directly on #BD4511 is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #BD4511

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #BD4511 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #BD4511

• HEX: #BD4511
• RGB: rgb(189, 69, 17)
• HSL: hsl(18, 84%, 40%)
• HSV: hsv(18, 91%, 74%)
• CMYK: cmyk(0%, 63%, 91%, 26%)

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