#BE9A41 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon or a true pastel, #be9a41 is a mellow yellow with soft gold and brown undertones. The muted saturation keeps it warm and easygoing, closer to mustard than neon. This hex code works as a dominant base for spring themes and budget branding, and it looks richer beside deep navy than beside plain white. Black text on #be9a41 reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #be9a41
What is #be9a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be9a41 is rgb(190, 154, 65), in HSL hsl(43, 49%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 66%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be9a41?
Is #be9a41 readable on white or black?
#be9a41 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.