#BD8E0C Hex Color
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#bd8e0c is a mellow, mustard-toned yellow with a muted, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works better as an accent or supporting tone than a dominant base. Pair it with deep navy for a rich contrast, or use it on sale banners and budget-friendly branding. Black text reads clearly on top at about 7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #bd8e0c
What is #bd8e0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd8e0c is rgb(189, 142, 12), in HSL hsl(44, 88%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 94%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd8e0c?
Deep navy and charcoal make its warmth stand out, while terracotta keeps the palette earthy. Avoid pale neutrals, since #bd8e0c can look washed out against white.
Is #bd8e0c readable on white or black?
#bd8e0c has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.