#BD9C3C

Color Details

HEX
#BD9C3C
RGB
rgb(189, 156, 60)
HSL
hsl(45, 52%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 68%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.98:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bd9c3c
Contrast 7.98:1 AAA
White on #bd9c3c
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail
#bd9c3c on Black
Contrast 7.98:1 AAA
#bd9c3c on White
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cab063
#d7c48a
#e5d7b1
#977d30
#715e24
#4c3e18

Complement & Analogous

#3c5cbe
#9dbe3c
#be5c3c

Triadic

#3cbe9d
#9d3cbe

Monochrome

#4c3e18 #715e24 #bd9c3c #d7c48a #e5d7b1 #f2ebd8

Analogous

#be5c3c #d28d77 #bd9c3c #b1cb63 #9dbe3c #7e9830

Complementary Mix

#715e24 #bd9c3c #d7c48a #3c5cbe #8095d5 #273c7c

Nearby Colors

#bd9c3b
#bd9c3d
#bd9c2c
#bd9c4c

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About #BD9C3C

#BD9C3C converts to RGB(189, 156, 60) and HSL(45, 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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#BD9C3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BD9C3C?
RGB: 189, 156, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(189, 156, 60)
Is #BD9C3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BD9C3C?
Complement: #3c5cbe.
Does #BD9C3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.63:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.98:1 (AAA (normal text)).