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HEX BDB63B - #BDB63B, RGB(189,182,59) Color


Color Name: Olive Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #BDB63B
RGB Color Code: RGB(189, 182, 59)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.7%, 68.8%, 25.9%



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What color is BDB63B?

The RGB color code for color number #BDB63B is RGB(189, 182, 59). In the RGB color model, #BDB63B has a red value of 189, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 68.8% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.8° (degrees), 52.4 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDB63B has a hue of 56.8° (degrees), 68.8 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDB63B is cool or warm?

Color BDB63B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDB63B? (For interior and product design)

BDB63B has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Compare LRV 45 of #BDB63B with dark and light Color




Is #BDB63B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDB63B meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BDB63B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 182, 59)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.70%
Yellow
68.78%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(56.77deg, 52.4 %, 48.6 %)

Hue
56.77°
Saturation
52.42 %.
Lightness
48.63 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 155, 45)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Yellow
155 (60.8%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.77°
Saturation
68.78 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 56.77°

W: 23.14 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 38.5

Y : 44.59

Z : 10.72

YXY

Y1 : 44.59

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 28.63%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 44.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.6GY 7.1/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 72.62

A : -12.03

B : 60.46

CIE-Lch

L : 72.62

C : 61.64

H : 101.25

CIE-Luv

L : 72.62

U : 9.84

V : 70.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.78

A : -13.93

B : 37.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BDB63B

Here are the colors similar to BDB63B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDB63B.

#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDB63B.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDB63B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDB63B.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BDB63B

Here are the paint colors similar to BDB63B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Dunn-Edwards

#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#C8BA63
Baby Frog (DE 5480)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Behr

#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Valspar

#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to PPG Paints

#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#C6BB68
Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Benjamin Moore

#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#C7BC60
Sweet Vibrations (391)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BDB63B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BDB63B to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 13.85 (86.1% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.52 (83.5% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.38 (81.6% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 19.11 (80.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDB63B color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BDB63B
Olive Yellow*

3B42BD
Persian Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BDB63B?

Color that best contrast with #BDB63B is #3B42BD, color name is Persian Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BDB63B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDB63B is #3B42BD, color name is Persian Blue*.





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