#BDB77B Color Meaning and Information

#BDB77B Color Information

#BDB77B RGB value is (189, 183, 123). The hex color red value is 189, green is 183, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 35 percent, 26 percent.

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#BDB77B Color Meaning

Color #BDB77B conveys subtle balance, muted vitality, and gentle stability. #BDB77B soft green-brown evokes dried grass and calm natural landscapes. Psychologically, color #BDB77B encourages relaxed concentration and emotional grounding. Designers often use #BDB77B in naturalistic and rustic applications. Symbolically, color #BDB77B represents steady growth, equilibrium, and practical calm. Cultural meanings link #BDB77B to rural heritage and sustainable living. Spiritually, color #BDB77B embodies quiet renewal and grounded mindfulness.

Color Conversion

Convert #BDB77B 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

#BDB77B

RGB

rgb(189, 183, 123)

HSL

hsl(55°, 33%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 3%, 35%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 35%, 74%)

XYZ

41.4949 46.1158 25.4531

Yxy

46.1158 0.3670 0.4079

Hunter Lab

67.9086 -1.4753 4.9559

CIE-Lab

73.6206 -6.9907 31.3147

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red189 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green183 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue123 / 255 (48%)

48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#BDB77B 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

#BDB77B 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 #BDB77B 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:#BDB77B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BDB77B 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

#BDB77B

protanopia

#baba8a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BDB77B;

Text Color

color: #BDB77B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BDB77B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BDB77B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BDB77B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB77B 0%, #79743d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BDB77B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.