#BF8B07 Hex Color
A warm and muted earthy ochre
#bf8b07 is a muted, earthy yellow with strong ochre undertones. This warm, mellow shade avoids the brightness of primary yellow, making it a reliable accent for call-to-action buttons or construction-themed branding. It pairs well with charcoal or dark slate grays, which maximize readability and provide professional contrast. The hex code for this mustard-adjacent hue is #bf8b07, which offers sufficient contrast to support black text.
Questions about #bf8b07
What is #bf8b07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf8b07 is rgb(191, 139, 7), in HSL hsl(43, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 96%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bf8b07 for professional designs?
This earthy shade looks most professional when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to make the #bf8b07 accents stand out without overwhelming the overall layout.
Is #bf8b07 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
Use #bf8b07 sparingly for text, as it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard readability. It functions best as an accent color for buttons, borders, or iconography rather than body copy or important informational text.
Is #bf8b07 readable on white or black?
#bf8b07 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.