Color swatch image showing #BDB75D with RGB(189,183,93) values
Color swatch image showing #BDB75D with RGB(189,183,93) values

#BDB75D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDB75D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDB75D Color Information

#BDB75D RGB value is (189, 183, 93). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 93. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 51 percent, 26 percent.

#BDB75D color swatch
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#BDB75D Color Meaning

Color #BDB75D reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #BDB75D muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #BDB75D promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #BDB75D draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #BDB75D signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #BDB75D symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #BDB75D as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #BDB75D corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #BDB75D is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #BDB75D in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB75D 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
#BDB75D
RGB
rgb(189, 183, 93)
HSL
hsl(56°, 42%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 51%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 51%, 74%)
XYZ
39.8955 45.4761 17.0310
Yxy
45.4761 0.3896 0.4441
Hunter Lab
67.4360 -2.0866 6.4570
CIE-Lab
73.2043 -10.1333 46.0408

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue93 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BDB75D 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

#BDB75D 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 #BDB75D 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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#BDB75D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB75D 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

#BDB75D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDB75D;

Text Color

color: #BDB75D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB75D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB75D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB75D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB75D 0%, #757030 100%);

#BDB75D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDB75D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.