Information about #BDB43D color

#BDB43D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BDB43D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(189, 180, 61) (74.1% red, 70.6% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 50 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BDB43D presents itself as a confidently colored yellow — one 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 almost identical to Billy T (#C1B943). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warm Olive (#C7B63C) and Brass (#B5A642).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(189, 180, 61)), which gives #BDB43D its character. If you plan to put text on a #BDB43D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. #BDB43D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BDB43D color variations

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

#BDB43D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BDB43D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BDB43D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BDB43D 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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#BDB43D 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 #BDB43D

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

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Warm Olive color link
Warm Olive

#C7B63C

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Old Gold color link
Old Gold

#CFB53B

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Avocado Green color link
Avocado Green

#B2C248

Margarita color link
Margarita

#B0C24A

Metallic Gold color link
Metallic Gold

#D3AF37

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Antique Gold Metallic color link
Antique Gold Metallic

#CFA94A

#BDB43D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BDB43D
  • RGB189, 180, 61
  • CMYK0, 4, 50, 26
  • CSSrgb(189, 180, 61)
  • HSL56°, 51%, 49%
  • HSL Precise55.781°, 51.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV56°, 68%, 74%
  • HSB56°, 68%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.741, 0.706, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.741, 0.706, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.741, 0.706, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBDB43D
  • DECIMAL ID12432445
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers25 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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