Color swatch image showing #BAB879 with RGB(186,184,121) values
Color swatch image showing #BAB879 with RGB(186,184,121) values

#BAB879 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB879 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB879 Color Information

#BAB879 RGB value is (186, 184, 121). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 35 percent, 27 percent.

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#BAB879 Color Meaning

Color #BAB879 conveys subtle balance, muted vitality, and gentle stability. #BAB879 soft green-brown evokes dried grass and calm natural landscapes. Psychologically, color #BAB879 encourages relaxed concentration and emotional grounding. Designers often use #BAB879 in naturalistic and rustic applications. Symbolically, color #BAB879 represents steady growth, equilibrium, and practical calm. Cultural meanings link #BAB879 to rural heritage and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #BAB879 embodies quiet renewal and grounded mindfulness.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB879 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
#BAB879
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 121)
HSL
hsl(58°, 32%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 35%, 73%)
XYZ
40.8414 46.1006 24.8349
Yxy
46.1006 0.3654 0.4124
Hunter Lab
67.8974 -1.8785 5.0755
CIE-Lab
73.6107 -8.9498 32.3033

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue121 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB879 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

#BAB879 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 #BAB879 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
#BAB879

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB879 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

#BAB879

protanopia

#b9b988

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB879;

Text Color

color: #BAB879;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB879;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB87940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB879;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB879 0%, #76743d 100%);

#BAB879 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB879 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.