#BDBF60 Hex Color
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#bdbf60 is a soft, muted yellow with olive-green undertones and a medium-light finish. Its mellow, fresh character suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and warm background designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #bdbf60 supports clear black body text at WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #bdbf60
What is #bdbf60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdbf60 is rgb(189, 191, 96), in HSL hsl(61, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 50%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bdbf60?
Does #bdbf60 read as a warm or cool color?
#bdbf60 reads warm overall because its yellow base leads the color, while olive-green undertones soften its brightness and add a natural cast. It works well in mellow spring palettes and welcoming, low-intensity backgrounds.
Is #bdbf60 readable on white or black?
#bdbf60 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.78:1 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.