Information about #BDAD9B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BDAD9B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(189, 173, 155) — 74.1% red, 67.8% green, 60.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 6 / 13 / 26. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BDAD9B presents itself as a gently muted warm orange — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Aquashield Akaroa (#BEB29A). Slightly further away sit Triple Parchment (#BDAF96) and Silk (#BBADA1).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(189, 173, 155)), which gives #BDAD9B its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.2:1. #BDAD9B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BDAD9B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BDAD9B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BDAD9B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BDAD9B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BDAD9B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BDAD9B 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #BDAD9B

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

Aquashield Akaroa color link
Aquashield Akaroa

#BEB29A

Triple Parchment color link
Triple Parchment

#BDAF96

Silk color link
Silk

#BBADA1

Antidote color link
Antidote

#C1B09F

Half Hillary color link
Half Hillary

#B9B398

Joss color link
Joss

#B9A896

Serene color link
Serene

#BDB0A3

Half Doeskin color link
Half Doeskin

#C1AF93

Pale Khaki color link
Pale Khaki

#BFAF92

Half Napa color link
Half Napa

#B4AD9E

Quarter Pravda color link
Quarter Pravda

#B4AB9E

Tabby color link
Tabby

#C5B298

#BDAD9B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BDAD9B
  • RGB189, 173, 155
  • CMYK0, 6, 13, 26
  • HSL32°, 20%, 67%
  • HSL Precise31.765°, 20.482%, 67.451%
  • HSV32°, 18%, 74%
  • HSB32°, 18%, 74%
  • HEX IDBDAD9B
  • DECIMAL ID12430747
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.8%
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