#BD9975
A light, moderate orange closely aligning with Tan.
About #BD9975
When working with digital screens, the color #BD9975 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Tan. In the RGB color space, it consists of 189 red, 153 green, and 117 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 19% M, 38% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD9975
RGB189, 153, 117
HSL30.0°, 35.3%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 19%, 38%, 26%
HSV30.0°, 38.1%, 74.1%
LAB65.7, 8.4, 24.0
XYZ35.6, 34.9, 21.7
Decimal12425589
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.98:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.78:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD9975;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD9975;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD9975;
}