#BD9C0C

Color Details

HEX
#BD9C0C
RGB
rgb(189, 156, 12)
HSL
hsl(49, 88%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 94%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.92:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bd9c0c
Contrast 7.92:1 AAA
White on #bd9c0c
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail
#bd9c0c on Black
Contrast 7.92:1 AAA
#bd9c0c on White
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cab03d
#d7c46d
#e5d79e
#977d0a
#715e07
#4c3e05

Complement & Analogous

#0c2cbb
#84bb0c
#bb430c

Triadic

#0cbb9b
#9b0cbb

Monochrome

#4c3e05 #715e07 #bd9c0c #d7c46d #e5d79e #f2ebce

Analogous

#bb430c #cf7b55 #bd9c0c #9dc93d #84bb0c #6a960a

Complementary Mix

#715e07 #bd9c0c #d7c46d #0c2cbb #6176d3 #081d7a

Nearby Colors

#bd9c0b
#bd9c0d
#bd9bfc
#bd9c1c

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About #BD9C0C

#BD9C0C converts to RGB(189, 156, 12) and HSL(49, 88%, 39%). 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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#BD9C0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BD9C0C?
RGB: 189, 156, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(189, 156, 12)
Is #BD9C0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BD9C0C?
Complement: #0c2cbb.
Does #BD9C0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.92:1 (AAA (normal text)).