#BDAD98 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated orange, this shade sits firmly in the neutral territory of tan and grey. Use it as a stable, warm background that avoids the intensity of pure color. It pairs well with deep charcoal to create a sophisticated palette. Since black text offers a high 9.6:1 ratio, it remains readable for small body copy. The hex code for this muted tone is #bdad98.
Questions about #bdad98
What is #bdad98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdad98 is rgb(189, 173, 152), in HSL hsl(34, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 20%, 26%.
How can #bdad98 be used effectively in UI design?
#bdad98 serves as an excellent neutral background color because it offers high readability for black text, maintaining a 9.6:1 contrast ratio. It provides warmth without the overwhelming intensity of saturated oranges, making it ideal for minimalist or wellness-focused web layouts.
What colors pair well with #bdad98?
Deep charcoal or near-black tones create the most sophisticated, high-contrast palettes when paired with #bdad98. Because this color sits in the neutral tan and grey territory, it also complements muted greens or soft teals to create an organic, balanced look.
Is #bdad98 readable on white or black?
#bdad98 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.