#BDB999
Muted Yellow
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About #BDB999 Muted Yellow
#BDB999 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 189 red, 185 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 53°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 67%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #BDB999 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
53°
Hue
21%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BDB999 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BDB999 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BDB999 on White
Contrast Ratio1.99:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#BDB999 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.56:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BDB999 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BDB999 |
| RGB | rgb(189, 185, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(53, 21%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 189, 185, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 74.1%, 72.5%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 2%, 19%, 26% |
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