#BFB879

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BFB879?

RGB(191, 184, 121), HSL(54.0, 35.4%, 61.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.7%, 36.6%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #BFB879 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.03:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BFB879 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 191, 184, 121, in HSL 54.0°, 35.4%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.7%, 36.6%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 1000 Green Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#BFB879

RGB

191, 184, 121

HSL

54.0, 35.4%, 61.2%

HSV

54.0, 36.6%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.7%, 36.6%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7736 0.0831 102.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1000 Green Beige

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.