#BD9983

A light, moderate orange closely aligning with Rosybrown.

About #BD9983

At its core, #BD9983 is a light and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Rosybrown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 153, 131).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 19% Magenta, 31% Yellow, and 26% Black. The HSL representation is 22.8° hue, 30.5% saturation, and 62.7% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BD9983
RGB189, 153, 131
HSL22.8°, 30.5%, 62.7%
CMYK0%, 19%, 31%, 26%
HSV22.8°, 30.7%, 74.1%
LAB65.9, 10.2, 16.6
XYZ36.5, 35.2, 26.4
Decimal12425603

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.05:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD9983; }
.text-color { color: #BD9983; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD9983; }

Similar Colors

Rosybrown
#BC8F8F