Color swatch image showing #BAB87E with RGB(186,184,126) values

#BAB87E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB87E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB87E Color Information

#BAB87E RGB value is (186, 184, 126). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 30 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 32 percent, 27 percent.

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#BAB87E Color Meaning

Color #BAB87E conveys subtle balance, muted vitality, and gentle stability. #BAB87E soft green-brown evokes dried grass and calm natural landscapes. Psychologically, color #BAB87E encourages relaxed concentration and emotional grounding. Designers often use #BAB87E in naturalistic and rustic applications. Symbolically, color #BAB87E represents steady growth, equilibrium, and practical calm. Cultural meanings link #BAB87E to rural heritage and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #BAB87E embodies quiet renewal and grounded mindfulness.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB87E 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
#BAB87E
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 126)
HSL
hsl(58°, 30%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 32%, 73%)
XYZ
41.1561 46.2264 26.4921
Yxy
46.2264 0.3614 0.4059
Hunter Lab
67.9900 -1.7577 4.7778
CIE-Lab
73.6922 -8.3344 29.7840

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue126 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB87E 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

#BAB87E 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 #BAB87E 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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#BAB87E

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 #BAB87E 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

#BAB87E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB87E;

Text Color

color: #BAB87E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB87E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB87E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB87E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB87E 0%, #76743f 100%);

#BAB87E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB87E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.