Information about #BABA4F color

#BABA4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BABA4F belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(186, 186, 79) — 72.9% red, 72.9% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 42 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BABA4F is a confidently colored yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Avocado Green (#B2C248). Nearby in the Register you will also find Margarita (#B0C24A) and Billy T (#C1B943).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 186, 79)), which gives #BABA4F its character. If you plan to put text on a #BABA4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.1:1. #BABA4F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BABA4F color variations

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

#BABA4F 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 #BABA4F

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

Margarita color link
Margarita

#B0C24A

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Olive Green color link
Olive Green

#B5B35C

Vegas Gold color link
Vegas Gold

#C5B358

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Vermont color link
Vermont

#B2BE61

Flourish color link
Flourish

#ADB15E

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Gold Lustre color link
Gold Lustre

#C9B25F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BABA4F
  • RGB186, 186, 79
  • CMYK0, 0, 42, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 186, 79)
  • HSL60°, 44%, 52%
  • HSL Precise60°, 43.673%, 51.961%
  • HSV60°, 58%, 73%
  • HSB60°, 58%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.729, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.729, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.729, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBABA4F
  • DECIMAL ID12237391
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01