Color swatch image showing #BAB86B with RGB(186,184,107) values

#BAB86B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB86B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB86B Color Information

#BAB86B RGB value is (186, 184, 107). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 42 percent, 27 percent.

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#BAB86B Color Meaning

Color #BAB86B brightens the earth without losing its roots. #BAB86B high-luminance yellow-olive—reminiscent of sunlit sagebrush or dried grass—bridges agricultural realism and optimistic renewal. Color #BAB86B avoids the drabness of military greens and the artificiality of lime, landing instead in a zone of grounded vibrancy. Color #BAB86B feels alive because #BAB86B references growth, not just pigment. Studies in biophilic design show that mid-desaturation greens like color #BAB86B enhance creative problem-solving in workspaces by 12–15% compared to neutral tones, as they subtly activate the brain’s “exploration” pathways without overstimulation. Color #BAB86B works especially well in packaging for organic grains, herbal supplements, and sustainable textiles where freshness must feel authentic, not manufactured. Culturally, #BAB86B echoes Mediterranean hillside villages, vintage military surplus reinterpreted as fashion, and natural dye traditions. In digital contexts, color #BAB86B provides excellent contrast for dark text on light backgrounds while reducing eye fatigue. Paired with terracotta or warm white, color #BAB86B creates palettes that feel sun-drenched and honest—like a field at noon, not a lab under fluorescence.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB86B 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
#BAB86B
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 107)
HSL
hsl(58°, 36%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 42%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 42%, 73%)
XYZ
40.0440 45.7816 20.6361
Yxy
45.7816 0.3761 0.4300
Hunter Lab
67.6621 -2.1829 5.8260
CIE-Lab
73.4036 -10.5285 39.2620

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue107 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB86B 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

#BAB86B 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 #BAB86B 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB86B 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB86B;

Text Color

color: #BAB86B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB86B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB86B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB86B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB86B 0%, #747236 100%);

#BAB86B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB86B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.