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#BDAE6B color code is #BDAE6B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bdae6b.

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#BDAE6B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BDAE6B is 0.4215. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.23:1 against white and 9.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BDAE6B on white2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BDAE6B on black9.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BDAE6B2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BDAE6B9.43:1AAA

#BDAE6B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BDAE6B?+
The hex code for #BDAE6B is #BDAE6B. In RGB it's rgb(189, 174, 107), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 38%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #BDAE6B?+
#BDAE6B in RGB is (189, 174, 107). Written in CSS: rgb(189, 174, 107).
What is the CMYK value of #BDAE6B?+
#BDAE6B converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 43%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BDAE6B.
Is #bdae6b a warm or cool color?+
#BDAE6B (#BDAE6B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bdae6b belong to?+
#BDAE6B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 38%, 58% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #bdae6b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BDAE6B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.23:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bdae6b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BDAE6B (#BDAE6B) is 590 C Pantone 590 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BDAE6B in design

Practical guidance for using #bdae6b (#BDAE6B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BDAE6B (#BDAE6B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BDAE6B (#BDAE6B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BDAE6B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bdae6b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BDAE6B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BDAE6B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bdae6b (#BDAE6B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci GoldStarbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green