#BE9B1E Hex Color
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#be9b1e is a warm, mellow yellow with moderate saturation and a darker, earthy finish. Its upbeat character suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and positivity, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as an accent against charcoal or navy; black text also reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #be9b1e.
Questions about #be9b1e
What is #be9b1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be9b1e is rgb(190, 155, 30), in HSL hsl(47, 73%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 84%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be9b1e in a palette?
Is #be9b1e readable on white or black?
#be9b1e has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.