#BD8A16
A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Darkgoldenrod.
About #BD8A16
The hex code #BD8A16 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkgoldenrod. In the RGB color space, it consists of 189 red, 138 green, and 22 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 27% M, 88% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD8A16
RGB189, 138, 22
HSL41.7°, 79.1%, 41.4%
CMYK0%, 27%, 88%, 26%
HSV41.7°, 88.4%, 74.1%
LAB60.8, 10.1, 61.9
XYZ30.2, 29.1, 4.8
Decimal12421654
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.81:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.79:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD8A16;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD8A16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD8A16;
}