#BD9C4C

Color Details

HEX
#BD9C4C
RGB
rgb(189, 156, 76)
HSL
hsl(42, 46%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 60%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.02:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bd9c4c
Contrast 8.02:1 AAA
White on #bd9c4c
Contrast 2.62:1 Fail
#bd9c4c on Black
Contrast 8.02:1 AAA
#bd9c4c on White
Contrast 2.62:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cab070
#d7c494
#e5d7b7
#977d3d
#715e2e
#4c3e1e

Complement & Analogous

#4c6ebd
#a6bd4c
#bd634c

Triadic

#4cbd9b
#9b4cbd

Monochrome

#4c3e1e #715e2e #bd9c4c #d7c494 #e5d7b7 #f2ebdb

Analogous

#bd634c #d19282 #bd9c4c #b8ca70 #a6bd4c #85973d

Complementary Mix

#715e2e #bd9c4c #d7c494 #4c6ebd #8ba1d4 #31487b

Nearby Colors

#bd9c4b
#bd9c4d
#bd9c3c
#bd9c5c

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About #BD9C4C

#BD9C4C converts to RGB(189, 156, 76) and HSL(42, 46%, 52%). 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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#BD9C4C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BD9C4C?
RGB: 189, 156, 76. Copy as CSS: rgb(189, 156, 76)
Is #BD9C4C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BD9C4C?
Complement: #4c6ebd.
Does #BD9C4C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.62:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.02:1 (AAA (normal text)).