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#BFA031 color code is #BFA031. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfa031.

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#BFA031 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFA031 is 0.3644. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.53:1 against white and 8.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFA031 on white2.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFA031 on black8.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFA0312.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFA0318.29:1AAA

#BFA031 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFA031?+
The hex code for #BFA031 is #BFA031. In RGB it's rgb(191, 160, 49), and in HSL it's hsl(47, 59%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #BFA031?+
#BFA031 in RGB is (191, 160, 49). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 160, 49).
What is the CMYK value of #BFA031?+
#BFA031 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 74%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFA031.
Is #bfa031 a warm or cool color?+
#BFA031 (#BFA031) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfa031 belong to?+
#BFA031 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 47°, 59%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #bfa031 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFA031 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bfa031?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFA031 (#BFA031) is 4610 C Mustard 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFA031 in design

Practical guidance for using #bfa031 (#BFA031) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFA031 (#BFA031) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BFA031 (#BFA031) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BFA031 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bfa031 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BFA031 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.