#BDBD66

A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Darkkhaki.

About #BDBD66

At its core, #BDBD66 is a medium and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkkhaki. In the RGB color space, it consists of 189 red, 189 green, and 102 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 46% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#BDBD66
RGB189, 189, 102
HSL60.0°, 39.7%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 0%, 46%, 26%
HSV60.0°, 46.0%, 74.1%
LAB74.9, -12.4, 43.7
XYZ41.6, 48.2, 19.7
Decimal12434790

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDBD66; }
.text-color { color: #BDBD66; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDBD66; }

Similar Colors

Darkkhaki
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