#BFB490 Hex Color
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#bfb490 is a warm, dusty yellow with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its pastel, ashy finish feels gentle and youthful, making it useful for spring branding, baby products, budget packaging, or soft UI backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or muted green for definition, since white can wash it out. The hex code for this color is #bfb490, and black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #bfb490
What is #bfb490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfb490 is rgb(191, 180, 144), in HSL hsl(46, 27%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 25%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bfb490?
Is #bfb490 a warm or cool color?
#bfb490 reads as warm because its yellow base outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones, but the low saturation keeps it restrained rather than sunny. That balance gives it a gentle, aged look suited to soft backgrounds and natural-feeling layouts.
Is #bfb490 readable on white or black?
#bfb490 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.14:1 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.