#BD931E Hex Color
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This muted mustard gold feels mellow and grounded, avoiding the harshness of brighter yellows. Because it possesses a high contrast ratio against black text, it works well for small, readable body copy rather than just large headers. The hex code for this shade is #bd931e. Use it as an accent to add warmth to minimalist, neutral palettes without overwhelming the design.
Questions about #bd931e
What is #bd931e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd931e is rgb(189, 147, 30), in HSL hsl(44, 73%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 84%, 26%.
What colors pair well with the #bd931e mustard gold?
Is #bd931e readable on white or black?
#bd931e has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.