No image schema for dynamic color

#BAB850 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB850 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB850 Color Information

#BAB850 RGB value is (186, 184, 80). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 57 percent, 27percent.

#BAB850
rgb(186, 184, 80)
ColorMean
Share

#BAB850 Color Meaning

color #BAB850 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #BAB850 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, Color #BAB850 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #BAB850 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #BAB850 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #BAB850 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #BAB850 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #BAB850 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #BAB850 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #BAB850 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB850 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BAB850
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 80)
HSL
hsl(59°, 43%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 57%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 57%, 73%)
XYZ
38.8382 45.2993 14.2861
Yxy
45.2993 0.3946 0.4602
Hunter Lab
67.3048 -2.6390 6.9508
CIE-Lab
73.0885 -12.9713 51.9727

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB850 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BAB850 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BAB850 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#BAB850

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB850 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BAB850

protanopia

#b9b969

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB850;

Text Color

color: #BAB850;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB850;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB85040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB850;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB850 0%, #706f2d 100%);

#BAB850 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB850 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.