Information about #BAB87D color

#BAB87D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BAB87D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(186, 184, 125) — 72.9% red, 72.2% green, 49% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 24 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BAB87D presents itself as a softly balanced yellow — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Quarter Crisp Green (#B8B47B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Olive (#BCBC82) and Misty Moss (#BBB477).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 184, 125)), which gives #BAB87D its character. If you plan to put text on a #BAB87D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.1:1. #BAB87D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BAB87D color variations

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#BAB87D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BAB87D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pastel Olive color link
Pastel Olive

#BCBC82

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Pine Glade color link
Pine Glade

#BDC07E

Ecru color link
Ecru

#C2B280

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Sage color link
Sage

#BCB88A

Yuma color link
Yuma

#C7B882

Pomelo Olive color link
Pomelo Olive

#BFBD70

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

#BAB87D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BAB87D
  • RGB186, 184, 125
  • CMYK0, 1, 24, 27
  • HSL58°, 31%, 61%
  • HSL Precise58.033°, 30.653%, 60.98%
  • HSV58°, 33%, 73%
  • HSB58°, 33%, 73%
  • HEX IDBAB87D
  • DECIMAL ID12236925
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
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