#BF952B Hex Color
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This muted mustard yellow carries a warm, earthy weight. Because it sits at a medium value, it functions best as a 10 percent accent color rather than a large background. Pair #bf952b with dark charcoals or deep navy blues to ground its spontaneity. It provides enough contrast to support black text, making the hex code a reliable choice for buttons or CTA elements in UI design.
Questions about #bf952b
What is #bf952b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf952b is rgb(191, 149, 43), in HSL hsl(43, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 77%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bf952b?
The earthy quality of #bf952b pairs best with deep navy blue or charcoal tones to ground its warmth. Because of its medium value, it functions best as a subtle accent or CTA button rather than a primary background color.
Is #bf952b readable on white or black?
#bf952b has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.