Bengal
Also known as: Bales of Brown , Sugar Glazed Cashew , Gingerbread House , Georgian Yellow
With its warm undertone, Bengal (#CC974D) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Bengal maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.10:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Bengal color codes
- HEX
- #CC974D
- RGB
- rgb(204, 151, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 151, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 55%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 62%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 62%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(66.6 14.8 46.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.3% 0.111 73.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: peru #CD853F · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 1024: Ochre yellow #BA8F4C · ΔE 4.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bengal works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bengal
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Bengal by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bengal background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bengal
Bengal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bengal
Bengal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jackpot #D19431 · ΔE 3.7
- Pizza #BF8D3C · ΔE 3.8
- Camel #C69F59 · ΔE 4.2
- Lion #C19A62 · ΔE 4.4
- Chipmunk #CFA14A · ΔE 4.4
- Kombucha #D89F66 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bengal is closest to Windjammer .
FAQ
Bengal FAQs
What color is Bengal?
Bengal is a medium orange with the hex code #CC974D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 55% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bengal?
The hex code for Bengal is #CC974D. In RGB it's rgb(204, 151, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 62%, 20%).
What colors go well with Bengal?
Bengal pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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