Grayish Orange

The color #BDB8AE is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 189, 184, 174 and HSL values of 40°, 10%, 71%.

Color Values for #BDB8AE

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HEX:
#BDB8AE
RGB:
rgb(189,184,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(40,10%,71%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BDB8AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BDB8AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 74.1%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #BDB8AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BDB8AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BDB8AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BDB8AE

The complementary color for #BDB8AE is #AEB3BC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BDB8AE

The analogous colors for #BDB8AE are #BCB0AE and #BABCAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BDB8AE

The triadic colors for #BDB8AE are #AEBCB8 and #B8AEBC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BDB8AE

These are the darker variations of #BDB8AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #97938B and #716E68. This progression shows how #BDB8AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BDB8AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CAC6BE and #D7D4CE. This progression shows how #BDB8AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BDB8AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BDB8AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BDB8AE

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#BDB8AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BDB8AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BDB8AE is a grayish orange with RGB values of 189, 184, 174 and HSL values of 40°, 10%, 71%.

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