#BF9F59 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow carries a dusty, antique warmth. Because of its muted character, #bf9f59 works best as a supporting accent or background texture rather than a dominant primary color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep teals. With strong contrast against black, it remains readable for UI text. The hex code for this soft, golden shade is #bf9f59.
Questions about #bf9f59
What is #bf9f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf9f59 is rgb(191, 159, 89), in HSL hsl(41, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 53%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #bf9f59 in a design scheme?
#bf9f59 relies on its muted nature to balance against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, saturated teals. It acts as an earthy bridge between vibrant colors and simple black-and-white layouts, avoiding the harshness of a pure, saturated yellow.
Is #bf9f59 readable on white or black?
#bf9f59 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.