#BFAF8C Hex Color
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Grayed down to a near-pastel, #bfaf8c is a dusty yellow with a clear tan undertone. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a mellow, unhurried feel. It works best as a large base or background, especially for spring themes and baby products, and it pairs well with deep teal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, well past accessibility minimums.
Questions about #bfaf8c
What is #bfaf8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfaf8c is rgb(191, 175, 140), in HSL hsl(41, 28%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 25%.
What text color works best on #bfaf8c?
Black text reads most clearly on #bfaf8c, with a contrast ratio near 9.7:1. That clears the WCAG AA body text minimum of 4.5:1, so even small type stays legible.
What colors pair well with #bfaf8c?
Deep teal and navy give #bfaf8c the contrast its low saturation needs, while terracotta keeps the palette warm. Avoid pale creams, which wash this shade out.
Is #bfaf8c readable on white or black?
#bfaf8c has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.72:1 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.