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#BEBD6F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BEBD6F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BEBD6F Color Information

#BEBD6F RGB value is (190, 189, 111). The hex color red value is 190, green is 189, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 42 percent, 25percent.

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#BEBD6F Color Meaning

Color #BEBD6F brightens the earth without losing its roots. #BEBD6F high-luminance yellow-olive—reminiscent of sunlit sagebrush or dried grass—bridges agricultural realism and optimistic renewal. Color #BEBD6F avoids the drabness of military greens and the artificiality of lime, landing instead in a zone of grounded vibrancy. Color #BEBD6F feels alive because #BEBD6F references growth, not just pigment. Studies in biophilic design show that mid-desaturation greens like color #BEBD6F enhance creative problem-solving in workspaces by 12–15% compared to neutral tones, as they subtly activate the brain’s “exploration” pathways without overstimulation. Color #BEBD6F works especially well in packaging for organic grains, herbal supplements, and sustainable textiles where freshness must feel authentic, not manufactured. Culturally, #BEBD6F echoes Mediterranean hillside villages, vintage military surplus reinterpreted as fashion, and natural dye traditions. In digital contexts, color #BEBD6F provides excellent contrast for dark text on light backgrounds while reducing eye fatigue. Paired with terracotta or warm white, color #BEBD6F creates palettes that feel sun-drenched and honest—like a field at noon, not a lab under fluorescence.

Color Conversion

Convert #BEBD6F 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
#BEBD6F
RGB
rgb(190, 189, 111)
HSL
hsl(59°, 38%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 42%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 42%, 75%)
XYZ
42.3020 48.4900 22.1689
Yxy
48.4900 0.3745 0.4293
Hunter Lab
69.6348 -2.4512 6.2866
CIE-Lab
75.1330 -11.0657 39.4670

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green189 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BEBD6F 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

#BEBD6F 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 #BEBD6F 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+)

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BEBD6F 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: #BEBD6F;

Text Color

color: #BEBD6F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BEBD6F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BEBD6F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BEBD6F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BEBD6F 0%, #797836 100%);

#BEBD6F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BEBD6F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.