#BDC5A0
A light, muted yellow closely aligning with Darkseagreen.
About #BDC5A0
Visually, #BDC5A0 is defined as a muted yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkseagreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 197, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow, and 23% black. The HSL representation is 73.0° hue, 24.2% saturation, and 70.0% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDC5A0
RGB189, 197, 160
HSL73.0°, 24.2%, 70.0%
CMYK4%, 0%, 19%, 23%
HSV73.0°, 18.8%, 77.3%
LAB78.0, -9.1, 17.7
XYZ47.3, 53.3, 41.1
Decimal12436896
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.66:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDC5A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDC5A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDC5A0;
}