#BAB88E Color Meaning and Information

#BAB88E Color Information

#BAB88E RGB value is (186, 184, 142). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 24 percent, 27percent.

#BAB88E

rgb(186, 184, 142)

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#BAB88E Color Meaning

color #BAB88E embodies tranquility, wisdom, and natural balance. #BAB88E muted green-gray evokes herb gardens, soft foliage, and understated harmony. Psychologically, Color #BAB88E promotes calm reflection, rational thinking, and emotional stability, making #BAB88E ideal for restful or contemplative spaces. Culturally, Color #BAB88E is associated with wellness, minimalism, and organic design, reflecting authenticity and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #BAB88E 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 #BAB88E 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

#BAB88E

RGB

rgb(186, 184, 142)

HSL

hsl(57°, 24%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 1%, 24%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(57°, 24%, 73%)

XYZ

42.2727 46.6731 32.3720

Yxy

46.6731 0.3484 0.3847

Hunter Lab

68.3177 -1.3266 3.7147

CIE-Lab

73.9802 -6.1851 21.6530

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue142 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#BAB88E 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

#BAB88E 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 #BAB88E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BAB88E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB88E 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

#BAB88E

protanopia

#b9b998

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB88E;

Text Color

color: #BAB88E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB88E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB88E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB88E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB88E 0%, #767348 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BAB88E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.