#BF9B30 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy gold balances warmth with a slightly desaturated tone. Unlike brighter yellows, #bf9b30 works well as a supporting background color that won’t overwhelm a UI. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a sophisticated contrast. Since black text maintains a strong 7.9:1 ratio against this hex code, it remains a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #bf9b30
What is #bf9b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9b30 is rgb(191, 155, 48), in HSL hsl(45, 60%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 75%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #bf9b30?
Because #bf9b30 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it works exceptionally well when paired with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. This combination creates a sophisticated, grounded contrast that feels professional and avoids the jarring nature of brighter yellows.
Is #bf9b30 readable on white or black?
#bf9b30 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.