#BDAF1B Hex Color
A bold golden yellow with olive depth
With its strong saturation and medium brightness, #bdaf1b is a warm yellow with olive-green undertones. It brings energy and attention to sale graphics, calls to action, construction branding, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #bdaf1b.
Questions about #bdaf1b
What is #bdaf1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdaf1b is rgb(189, 175, 27), in HSL hsl(55, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 86%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bdaf1b in a palette?
Does #bdaf1b look warm or cool?
#bdaf1b reads as a warm yellow because its base leans toward olive green rather than blue; its strong saturation keeps it lively, while the green undertone adds an earthy, slightly utilitarian feel.
Is #bdaf1b readable on white or black?
#bdaf1b has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.