#BD8A0A Hex Color
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#bd8a0a is a desaturated, golden yellow with a distinct earthy, mustard quality. Because it is muted rather than neon, it works well as a supporting accent in industrial or budget-focused design palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal for a clean, professional look. Since it maintains a 6.8:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use it as a background color for readable, accessible body text.
Questions about #bd8a0a
What is #bd8a0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8a0a is rgb(189, 138, 10), in HSL hsl(43, 90%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 95%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd8a0a?
This golden mustard works best with deep charcoal to create a clean, professional contrast that remains easy to read. For a warmer palette, consider pairing it with a rich terracotta or deep browns to emphasize its earthy, organic quality.
Is #bd8a0a readable on white or black?
#bd8a0a has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.