#BFA862 — Canadian Maple Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#BFA862

≈ Canadian Maple

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On white

2.34:1

Fails AA

On black

7.49:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(7.49:1)

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Hue45°Saturation49%Brightness75%

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Normal vision#BFA862

Protanopia#B6A65C

Deuteranopia#BCAC65

Tritanopia#CC9E97

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Canadian Maple

Canadian Maple sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameCanadian Maple#CAB266ΔE 3.0 CSS nameDarkkhaki#BDB76BΔE 6.3 Web-safe#CC9933#CC9933ΔE 9.1

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Canadian Maple — meaning & where to use it

Canadian Maple is a bright yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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Canadian Maple color card — #BFA862, 191, 168, 98

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This exact shade isn't a named or standard-set colour, so it isn't indexed — but every tool above works.