#BDBDA0
A light, muted yellow closely aligning with Tan.
About #BDBDA0
Visually, #BDBDA0 is defined as a muted yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Tan. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 189, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 15% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDBDA0
RGB189, 189, 160
HSL60.0°, 18.0%, 68.4%
CMYK0%, 0%, 15%, 26%
HSV60.0°, 15.3%, 74.1%
LAB75.9, -5.0, 14.7
XYZ45.5, 49.8, 40.5
Decimal12434848
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.31:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDBDA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDBDA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDBDA0;
}