#BF9200 Hex Color
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#bf9200 is a dark mustard yellow with a muted, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it calm, and it holds up behind black text at roughly 7.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a richer feel. The hex code #bf9200 suits sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage.
Questions about #bf9200
What is #bf9200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9200 is rgb(191, 146, 0), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 100%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf9200?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #bf9200 feel richer than pairing it with plain white, which can wash it out. Cream works as a softer neutral for backgrounds and spacing.
Is #bf9200 readable on white or black?
#bf9200 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 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.