Color swatch image showing #BDB76F with RGB(189,183,111) values

#BDB76F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDB76F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDB76F Color Information

#BDB76F RGB value is (189, 183, 111). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 41 percent, 26 percent.

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#BDB76F Color Meaning

Color #BDB76F signifies practical camouflage, military earth, and subdued alertness. #BDB76F dusty, yellowish-brown, identical to Dark Khaki, evokes desert uniforms, dried grasses, and worn utilitarian fabric. Psychologically, color #BDB76F encourages reliability, resourcefulness, and a grounded readiness that blends with the environment. #BDB76F culturally references expedition gear, historical field clothing, and the colors of arid landscapes. Spiritually, #BDB76F color represents the wisdom of adaptation, patience in austerity, and strength drawn from pragmatic connection to the land, acting as a symbol for resilient and versatile endurance.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB76F 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
#BDB76F
RGB
rgb(189, 183, 111)
HSL
hsl(55°, 37%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 41%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 41%, 74%)
XYZ
40.7890 45.8335 21.7359
Yxy
45.8335 0.3764 0.4230
Hunter Lab
67.7004 -1.7462 5.6211
CIE-Lab
73.4374 -8.3639 37.3146

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BDB76F 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

#BDB76F 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 #BDB76F 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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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB76F 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: #BDB76F;

Text Color

color: #BDB76F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB76F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB76F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB76F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB76F 0%, #787337 100%);

#BDB76F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BDB76F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.