Color swatch image showing #BDB75E with RGB(189,183,94) values
Color swatch image showing #BDB75E with RGB(189,183,94) values

#BDB75E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDB75E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDB75E Color Information

#BDB75E RGB value is (189, 183, 94). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 94. 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, 50 percent, 26 percent.

#BDB75E color swatch
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#BDB75E Color Meaning

Color #BDB75E reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #BDB75E muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #BDB75E promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #BDB75E draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #BDB75E signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #BDB75E symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #BDB75E as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #BDB75E corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #BDB75E is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #BDB75E in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB75E 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
#BDB75E
RGB
rgb(189, 183, 94)
HSL
hsl(56°, 42%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 50%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 50%, 74%)
XYZ
39.9401 45.4939 17.2658
Yxy
45.4939 0.3889 0.4430
Hunter Lab
67.4492 -2.0697 6.4155
CIE-Lab
73.2160 -10.0441 45.5678

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BDB75E 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

#BDB75E 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 #BDB75E 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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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 #BDB75E 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

#BDB75E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDB75E;

Text Color

color: #BDB75E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB75E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB75E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB75E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB75E 0%, #757030 100%);

#BDB75E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDB75E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.