#BF9D24 Hex Color
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#bf9d24 is a mellow mustard yellow with brown undertones and a warm, grounded feel. Its medium darkness keeps it easy on the eyes, closer to harvest gold than bright lemon. Use it as an accent on sale banners and signage, where black text stays readable at roughly 8.1:1 contrast. It can look flat next to pure white, so pair it with deep browns or navy instead.
Questions about #bf9d24
What is #bf9d24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9d24 is rgb(191, 157, 36), in HSL hsl(47, 68%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 81%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf9d24?
Deep charcoal and navy give this mustard yellow strong contrast, while burgundy pushes it toward a warm, vintage palette. Pale grays and soft pastels tend to make it look muddy, so keep its neighbors dark or rich.
Is #bf9d24 readable on white or black?
#bf9d24 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.