Bengal
Also known as: Bales of Brown, Sugar Glazed Cashew, Gingerbread House, Georgian Yellow
Quietly playful and vibrant, Bengal is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bengal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.10:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bengal background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bengal
Bengal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bengal
Bengal triad
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.
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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