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What color is BDBA2D?

The RGB color code for color number #BDBA2D is RGB(189, 186, 45). In the RGB color model, #BDBA2D has a red value of 189, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 76.2% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.8° (degrees), 61.5 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BDBA2D has a hue of 58.8° (degrees), 76.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color BDBA2D is cool or warm?

Color BDBA2D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BDBA2D? (For interior and product design)

BDBA2D has an LRV of nearly 46. 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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#BDBA2D

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #BDBA2D with dark and light Color




Is #BDBA2D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BDBA2D 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 #BDBA2D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(189, 186, 45)
Red
189 (74.1%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.59%
Yellow
76.19%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(58.75deg, 61.5 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
58.75°
Saturation
61.54 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 168, 43)
Red
60 (23.4%)
Yellow
168 (66.0%)
Blue
43 (16.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.75°
Saturation
76.19 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 58.75°

W: 17.65 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 39.02

Y : 46.13

Z : 9.33

YXY

Y1 : 46.13

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 25.88%

M : 27.06%

Y : 82.35%


LRV

~ 46.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.4GY 7.2/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 73.63

A : -14.72

B : 66.36

CIE-Lch

L : 73.63

C : 67.97

H : 102.51

CIE-Luv

L : 73.63

U : 7.49

V : 75.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.92

A : -16.3

B : 39.4






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BDBA2D


Here are the colors similar to BDBA2D. 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 - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BDBA2D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BDBA2D.


#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#BFB800
PANTONE 397 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BDBA2D.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BDBA2D.






Paint color for Hex #BDBA2D


Here are the paint colors similar to BDBA2D. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#ACC137
Martian (6007-8C)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Dunn-Edwards


#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Benjamin Moore


#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#ABB915
Spring Moss (2027-20)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to PPG Paints


#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BDBA2D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BDBA2D to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 14.06 (85.9% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 17.86 (82.1% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 19.52 (80.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BDBA2D 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



BDBA2D
Olive Yellow*

2D30BD
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 #BDBA2D?

Color that best contrast with #BDBA2D is #2D30BD, 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 #BDBA2D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BDBA2D is #2D30BD, color name is Persian Blue*.





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