#BFB296 Hex Color
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#bfb296 is a pale, dusty yellow with strong gray undertones, so it reads more like warm sand than bright sunshine. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits baby products, spring packaging, and budget sale banners. Black text hits about 10:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Use it as a background base and pair it with deep navy or olive for contrast.
Questions about #bfb296
What is #bfb296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfb296 is rgb(191, 178, 150), in HSL hsl(41, 24%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 21%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bfb296?
Deep navy, olive green, and charcoal all sharpen the warm gray undertones in #bfb296. Terracotta works too when you want a warmer, earthier palette without losing the muted feel.
Is #bfb296 readable on white or black?
#bfb296 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.