#BAAF01 Hex Color

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#baaf01 is a saturated yellow with a warm, slightly olive cast and medium brightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sale graphics, construction branding, and small interface accents. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for sharper contrast. Black text remains highly legible on this color, making it practical for prominent labels and buttons. The hex code is #baaf01.

Questions about #baaf01

What is #baaf01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baaf01 is rgb(186, 175, 1), in HSL hsl(56, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 99%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #baaf01?
#baaf01 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which temper its saturated warmth and create strong contrast; olive can support a more blended, earthy palette, while black works well for readable text and crisp graphic accents.
Is #baaf01 readable on white or black?
#baaf01 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.