#BD8D3C

Color Details

HEX
#BD8D3C
RGB
rgb(189, 141, 60)
HSL
hsl(38, 52%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 68%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.04:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bd8d3c
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA
White on #bd8d3c
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
#bd8d3c on Black
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA
#bd8d3c on White
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#caa463
#d7bb8a
#e5d1b1
#977130
#715524
#4c3818

Complement & Analogous

#3c6cbe
#adbe3c
#be4d3c

Triadic

#3cbe8e
#8e3cbe

Monochrome

#4c3818 #715524 #bd8d3c #d7bb8a #e5d1b1 #f2e8d8

Analogous

#be4d3c #d28277 #bd8d3c #bdcb63 #adbe3c #8a9830

Complementary Mix

#715524 #bd8d3c #d7bb8a #3c6cbe #809fd5 #27467c

Nearby Colors

#bd8d3b
#bd8d3d
#bd8d2c
#bd8d4c

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About #BD8D3C

#BD8D3C converts to RGB(189, 141, 60) and HSL(38, 52%, 49%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#BD8D3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BD8D3C?
RGB: 189, 141, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(189, 141, 60)
Is #BD8D3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BD8D3C?
Complement: #3c6cbe.
Does #BD8D3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.98:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.04:1 (AAA (normal text)).