#BD8B04 Hex Color
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#bd8b04 is a warm, muted golden yellow with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and opportunity without feeling loud, making it useful for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code for this color is #bd8b04.
Questions about #bd8b04
What is #bd8b04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8b04 is rgb(189, 139, 4), in HSL hsl(44, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 98%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bd8b04?
Is #bd8b04 a warm or cool color?
#bd8b04 reads as warm because its golden-yellow base carries brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a cool yellow in most color palettes.
Is #bd8b04 readable on white or black?
#bd8b04 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.