Color swatch image showing #BDB774 with RGB(189,183,116) values

#BDB774 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BDB774 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BDB774 Color Information

#BDB774 RGB value is (189, 183, 116). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 116. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 39 percent, 26 percent.

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#BDB774 Color Meaning

Color #BDB774 brightens the earth without losing its roots. #BDB774 high-luminance yellow-olive—reminiscent of sunlit sagebrush or dried grass—bridges agricultural realism and optimistic renewal. Color #BDB774 avoids the drabness of military greens and the artificiality of lime, landing instead in a zone of grounded vibrancy. Color #BDB774 feels alive because #BDB774 references growth, not just pigment. Studies in biophilic design show that mid-desaturation greens like color #BDB774 enhance creative problem-solving in workspaces by 12–15% compared to neutral tones, as they subtly activate the brain’s “exploration” pathways without overstimulation. Color #BDB774 works especially well in packaging for organic grains, herbal supplements, and sustainable textiles where freshness must feel authentic, not manufactured. Culturally, #BDB774 echoes Mediterranean hillside villages, vintage military surplus reinterpreted as fashion, and natural dye traditions. In digital contexts, color #BDB774 provides excellent contrast for dark text on light backgrounds while reducing eye fatigue. Paired with terracotta or warm white, color #BDB774 creates palettes that feel sun-drenched and honest—like a field at noon, not a lab under fluorescence.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB774 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
#BDB774
RGB
rgb(189, 183, 116)
HSL
hsl(55°, 36%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 39%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 39%, 74%)
XYZ
41.0721 45.9467 23.2269
Yxy
45.9467 0.3726 0.4168
Hunter Lab
67.7840 -1.6378 5.3548
CIE-Lab
73.5110 -7.8105 34.8277

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue116 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BDB774 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

#BDB774 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 #BDB774 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB774 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: #BDB774;

Text Color

color: #BDB774;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB774;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB77440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB774;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB774 0%, #797439 100%);

#BDB774 Color FAQs

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