#BFA004 Hex Color
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Sale banners and budget price tags often reach for this dark, mustard-leaning yellow. #bfa004 is saturated but low in brightness, so it reads warm and mellow instead of loud. Use it as an accent or on large type, since fine detail can get lost in its depth. Black text passes contrast on it at about 8.2:1, and it pairs well with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #bfa004
What is #bfa004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfa004 is rgb(191, 160, 4), in HSL hsl(50, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 98%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bfa004?
#bfa004 flatters deep teal and charcoal, which cool down its warm mustard base without dulling it. Navy also works, though softer neutrals like beige tend to wash it out.
Is #bfa004 readable on white or black?
#bfa004 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.