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#BDB748 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDB748 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDB748 Color Information

#BDB748 RGB value is (189, 183, 72). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 62 percent, 26percent.

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#BDB748 Color Meaning

Color #BDB748 conveys warm groundedness, subtle brightness, and natural stability. Its muted yellow tone evokes autumnal sunlight and mature energy. Psychologically, Lemon Yellow (#BDB748) promotes thoughtful focus, steadiness, and calm optimism. In design, Lemon Yellow (#BDB748) works well in earthy, sophisticated palettes, providing warmth without overpowering. Symbolically, #BDB748 embodies maturity, grounded vitality, and reliable energy. Spiritually, Lemon Yellow (#BDB748) encourages balanced awareness, thoughtful reflection, and enduring calm. Across cultures, #BDB748 resonates with harvest themes, natural cycles, and grounded prosperity.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB748 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
#BDB748
RGB
rgb(189, 183, 72)
HSL
hsl(57°, 47%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 62%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 62%, 74%)
XYZ
39.0895 45.1537 12.7862
Yxy
45.1537 0.4029 0.4654
Hunter Lab
67.1965 -2.3913 7.2053
CIE-Lab
72.9930 -11.7610 55.4968

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BDB748 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

#BDB748 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 #BDB748 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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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB748 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: #BDB748;

Text Color

color: #BDB748;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB748;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB74840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB748;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB748 0%, #716d29 100%);

#BDB748 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDB748 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.