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#BFA06E color code is #BFA06E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfa06e.

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#BFA06E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFA06E is 0.3734. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.48:1 against white and 8.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFA06E on white2.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFA06E on black8.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFA06E2.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFA06E8.47:1AAA

#BFA06E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFA06E?+
The hex code for #BFA06E is #BFA06E. In RGB it's rgb(191, 160, 110), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 39%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #BFA06E?+
#BFA06E in RGB is (191, 160, 110). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 160, 110).
What is the CMYK value of #BFA06E?+
#BFA06E converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 42%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFA06E.
Is #bfa06e a warm or cool color?+
#BFA06E (#BFA06E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfa06e belong to?+
#BFA06E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 39%, 59% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #bfa06e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFA06E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.48:1 — 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 #bfa06e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFA06E (#BFA06E) is 16-1334 Camel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFA06E in design

Practical guidance for using #bfa06e (#BFA06E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFA06E (#BFA06E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 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, #BFA06E (#BFA06E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#BFA06E 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 — #bfa06e 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

#BFA06E 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.

Brands that use #BFA06E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bfa06e (#BFA06E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci GoldStarbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light GreenLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold