#BDAF0F

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #BDAF0F

The hex code #BDAF0F represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 175, 15).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 0% cyan and 7% magenta inks. With a hue angle of 55.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDAF0F
RGB189, 175, 15
HSL55.2°, 85.3%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 7%, 92%, 26%
HSV55.2°, 92.1%, 74.1%
LAB70.5, -9.9, 70.8
XYZ36.4, 41.5, 6.5
Decimal12431119

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDAF0F; }
.text-color { color: #BDAF0F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDAF0F; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
#DAA520