#BF9C60 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #bf9c60 blends warm ochre with tan and a gentle golden undertone. Its medium lightness brings softness and optimism without yellow’s brightness, making it useful for autumn palettes, food packaging, youth branding, and warm backgrounds. Black text provides strong readability, while navy adds contrast in supporting elements. The hex code is #bf9c60.
Questions about #bf9c60
What is #bf9c60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9c60 is rgb(191, 156, 96), in HSL hsl(38, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 50%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf9c60?
Navy and charcoal provide strong contrast with #bf9c60, while terracotta or olive can build a warm, autumnal palette. Use lighter cream tones for a softer background pairing, then test text contrast.
Is #bf9c60 readable on white or black?
#bf9c60 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.