#BDA88A
A light, muted orange closely aligning with Tan.
About #BDA88A
The hex code #BDA88A represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Tan. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 168, 138).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 11% M, 27% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDA88A
RGB189, 168, 138
HSL35.3°, 27.9%, 64.1%
CMYK0%, 11%, 27%, 26%
HSV35.3°, 27.0%, 74.1%
LAB69.9, 3.0, 18.3
XYZ39.6, 40.7, 29.8
Decimal12429450
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.13:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.76:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDA88A;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDA88A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDA88A;
}