Color swatch image showing #BAB86F with RGB(186,184,111) values

#BAB86F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB86F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB86F Color Information

#BAB86F RGB value is (186, 184, 111). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 40 percent, 27 percent.

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#BAB86F Color Meaning

Color #BAB86F brightens the earth without losing its roots. #BAB86F high-luminance yellow-olive—reminiscent of sunlit sagebrush or dried grass—bridges agricultural realism and optimistic renewal. Color #BAB86F avoids the drabness of military greens and the artificiality of lime, landing instead in a zone of grounded vibrancy. Color #BAB86F feels alive because #BAB86F references growth, not just pigment. Studies in biophilic design show that mid-desaturation greens like color #BAB86F 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 #BAB86F works especially well in packaging for organic grains, herbal supplements, and sustainable textiles where freshness must feel authentic, not manufactured. Culturally, #BAB86F echoes Mediterranean hillside villages, vintage military surplus reinterpreted as fashion, and natural dye traditions. In digital contexts, color #BAB86F provides excellent contrast for dark text on light backgrounds while reducing eye fatigue. Paired with terracotta or warm white, color #BAB86F creates palettes that feel sun-drenched and honest—like a field at noon, not a lab under fluorescence.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB86F 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
#BAB86F
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 111)
HSL
hsl(58°, 35%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 40%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 40%, 73%)
XYZ
40.2594 45.8678 21.7704
Yxy
45.8678 0.3731 0.4251
Hunter Lab
67.7258 -2.1009 5.6238
CIE-Lab
73.4597 -10.0993 37.2912

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB86F 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

#BAB86F 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 #BAB86F 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 #BAB86F 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: #BAB86F;

Text Color

color: #BAB86F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB86F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB86F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB86F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB86F 0%, #757338 100%);

#BAB86F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB86F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.