#BDB85C

Color Details

HEX
#BDB85C
RGB
rgb(189, 184, 92)
HSL
hsl(57, 42%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 51%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bdb85c
Contrast 10.17:1 AAA
White on #bdb85c
Contrast 2.06:1 Fail
#bdb85c on Black
Contrast 10.17:1 AAA
#bdb85c on White
Contrast 2.06:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#cac67d
#d7d49d
#e5e3be
#97934a
#716e37
#4c4a25

Complement & Analogous

#5c61bc
#91bc5c
#bc875c

Triadic

#5cbcb8
#b85cbc

Monochrome

#4c4a25 #716e37 #bdb85c #d7d49d #e5e3be #f2f1de

Analogous

#bc875c #d0ab8d #bdb85c #a7c97d #91bc5c #74964a

Complementary Mix

#716e37 #bdb85c #d7d49d #5c61bc #9598d3 #3c3f7a

Nearby Colors

#bdb85b
#bdb85d
#bdb84c
#bdb86c

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About #BDB85C

#BDB85C converts to RGB(189, 184, 92) and HSL(57, 42%, 55%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#BDB85C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BDB85C?
RGB: 189, 184, 92. Copy as CSS: rgb(189, 184, 92)
Is #BDB85C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BDB85C?
Complement: #5c61bc.
Does #BDB85C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.06:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).