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DarkKhaki#BDB76B HEX Color

#BDB76Brgb(189, 183, 107)
#BDB76B color swatch

About DarkKhaki

DarkKhaki (#BDB76B) is a warm, mid, muted yellow tone with a hue of 56°, saturation of 38% and lightness of 58%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.07:1, while on black it reaches 10.15:1 — so prefer black text when using #BDB76B as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#BDB76B
RGBrgb(189, 183, 107)
HSLhsl(56°, 38%, 58%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%)
CIELABLab(73.4, -8.8, 39.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
2.07:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
10.15:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #BDB76B as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

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Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #BDB76B;
color: #BDB76B;
border: 2px solid #BDB76B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BDB76B, #6b71bd);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #bdb76b;
  --color-primary-rgb: 189, 183, 107;
  --color-primary-hsl: 56, 38%, 58%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #BDB76B?

Color #BDB76B is commonly known as DarkKhaki. It is a warm, mid, muted yellow tone.

Is #BDB76B a warm or cool color?

DarkKhaki (#BDB76B) is a warm color. With a hue of 56°, it falls in the yellow family.

What colors go well with #BDB76B?

Colors that pair well with DarkKhaki (#BDB76B) include its complementary color (#6B71BD), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.