#BAB88C Color Meaning and Information

#BAB88C Color Information

#BAB88C RGB value is (186, 184, 140). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 25 percent, 27percent.

#BAB88C

rgb(186, 184, 140)

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#BAB88C Color Meaning

color #BAB88C embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BAB88C muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, Color #BAB88C promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BAB88C ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, Color #BAB88C is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BAB88C represents cleansing, insight, and measured judgment, encouraging mindfulness and a deep connection to the natural rhythm of life. Its muted tone provides comfort without overwhelming perception.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB88C 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

#BAB88C

RGB

rgb(186, 184, 140)

HSL

hsl(57°, 25%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 1%, 25%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(57°, 25%, 73%)

XYZ

42.1238 46.6135 31.5881

Yxy

46.6135 0.3501 0.3874

Hunter Lab

68.2741 -1.3843 3.8570

CIE-Lab

73.9419 -6.4687 22.6733

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue140 / 255 (55%)

55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#BAB88C 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

#BAB88C 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 #BAB88C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BAB88C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB88C 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

#BAB88C

protanopia

#b9b997

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB88C;

Text Color

color: #BAB88C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB88C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB88C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB88C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB88C 0%, #777447 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BAB88C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.