#BD9B60 Hex Color
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Reach for #bd9b60 when a design needs a muted gold that feels mellow instead of loud. This unsaturated yellow-orange sits at mid-lightness, which keeps it warm and easy on the eye. It works best as a supporting tone or large background behind dark text, since black clears an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, because plain white can wash it out.
Questions about #bd9b60
What is #bd9b60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd9b60 is rgb(189, 155, 96), in HSL hsl(38, 41%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 49%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd9b60?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #bd9b60 feel richer than white does. For a softer scheme, try sage or warm brown, which keep the muted, earthy mood intact.
Is #bd9b60 readable on white or black?
#bd9b60 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.