#BDB699
A light, muted yellow closely aligning with Tan.
About #BDB699
Visually, #BDB699 is defined as a muted yellow. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Tan. Its digital footprint relies on 189 parts red, 182 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 4% M, 19% Y, and 26% K. With a hue angle of 48.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#BDB699
RGB189, 182, 153
HSL48.3°, 21.4%, 67.1%
CMYK0%, 4%, 19%, 26%
HSV48.3°, 19.0%, 74.1%
LAB73.9, -2.4, 15.7
XYZ43.5, 46.6, 36.8
Decimal12433049
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.31:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDB699;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDB699;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDB699;
}