Yellow

The color #BDBD59 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 189, 189, 89 and HSL values of 60°, 43%, 55%.

Color Values for #BDBD59

Below are the different color format representations for #BDBD59. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BDBD59
RGB:
rgb(189,189,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,43%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 53%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BDBD59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BDBD59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 74.1%
Green: 74.1%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #BDBD59

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 #BDBD59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BDBD59

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

Complementary Colors for #BDBD59

The complementary color for #BDBD59 is #5B5BBE. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BDBD59

The analogous colors for #BDBD59 are #BE8C5B and #8CBE5B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BDBD59

The triadic colors for #BDBD59 are #5BBEBE and #BE5BBE. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BDBD59

These are the darker variations of #BDBD59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #979747 and #717135. This progression shows how #BDBD59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BDBD59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CACA7A and #D7D79B. This progression shows how #BDBD59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BDBD59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BDBD59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BDBD59

Companies and brands that incorporate #BDBD59 in their visual identity.

#BDBD59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BDBD59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BDBD59 is a yellow with RGB values of 189, 189, 89 and HSL values of 60°, 43%, 55%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #BDBD59 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.