#BDAF16

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #BDAF16

The hex code #BDAF16 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. 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, 175, and 22.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 7% M, 88% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDAF16
RGB189, 175, 22
HSL55.0°, 79.1%, 41.4%
CMYK0%, 7%, 88%, 26%
HSV55.0°, 88.4%, 74.1%
LAB70.6, -9.8, 69.7
XYZ36.5, 41.5, 6.9
Decimal12431126

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.31:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDAF16; }
.text-color { color: #BDAF16; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDAF16; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
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