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#BAB88A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB88A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB88A Color Information

#BAB88A RGB value is (186, 184, 138). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 26 percent, 27percent.

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#BAB88A Color Meaning

color #BAB88A embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BAB88A muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, Color #BAB88A promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BAB88A ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, Color #BAB88A is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BAB88A represents cleansing, insight, and measured judgment, encouraging mindfulness and a deep connection to the natural rhythm of life. Its muted tone provides comfort without overwhelming perception.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB88A 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
#BAB88A
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 138)
HSL
hsl(58°, 26%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 26%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 26%, 73%)
XYZ
41.9776 46.5551 30.8183
Yxy
46.5551 0.3517 0.3901
Hunter Lab
68.2313 -1.4410 3.9966
CIE-Lab
73.9043 -6.7480 23.6928

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB88A 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

#BAB88A 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 #BAB88A 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 AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB88A 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: #BAB88A;

Text Color

color: #BAB88A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB88A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB88A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB88A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB88A 0%, #777646 100%);

#BAB88A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB88A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.