#BDA000

A dark, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #BDA000

The precise color #BDA000 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 160, and 0.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 15% M, 100% Y, and 26% K. The HSL representation is 50.8° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 37.1% lightness.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDA000
RGB189, 160, 0
HSL50.8°, 100.0%, 37.1%
CMYK0%, 15%, 100%, 26%
HSV50.8°, 100.0%, 74.1%
LAB66.5, -2.2, 69.8
XYZ33.6, 36.0, 5.2
Decimal12427264

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.56:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.19:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.96:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDA000; }
.text-color { color: #BDA000; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDA000; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
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