Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) Color Meaning and Information

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) Color Information

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) RGB value is (189, 183, 107). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 43 percent, 26 percent.

Darkkhaki

#BDB76B

rgb(189, 183, 107)

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Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) Color Meaning

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) signifies practical camouflage, military earth, and subdued alertness. This dusty, yellowish-brown, identical to Dark Khaki, evokes desert uniforms, dried grasses, and worn utilitarian fabric. Psychologically, Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) encourages reliability, resourcefulness, and a grounded readiness that blends with the environment. It culturally references expedition gear, historical field clothing, and the colors of arid landscapes. Spiritually, this 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 Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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

#BDB76B

RGB

rgb(189, 183, 107)

HSL

hsl(56°, 38%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(56°, 43%, 74%)

XYZ

40.5736 45.7473 20.6016

Yxy

45.7473 0.3795 0.4279

Hunter Lab

67.6368 -1.8285 5.8233

CIE-Lab

73.3813 -8.7872 39.2876

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green183 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue107 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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 Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) 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:#BDB76B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB76B 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

Darkkhaki (#BDB76B)

protanopia

#baba7d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDB76B;

Text Color

color: #BDB76B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB76B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB76B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB76B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB76B 0%, #777336 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Darkkhaki (#BDB76B) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.

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