#BDAE8A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow feels like an aged parchment or soft desert sand. It is a warm, mellow tone that works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point, as it can look muddy in large, solid blocks. Pair #bdae8a with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its softness. The hex code is #bdae8a, and it offers excellent readability with high-contrast black text.
Questions about #bdae8a
What is #bdae8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdae8a is rgb(189, 174, 138), in HSL hsl(42, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bdae8a?
Is #bdae8a suitable for large backgrounds?
Yes, #bdae8a functions effectively as a subtle background, but you should avoid using it in large, solid, uninterrupted blocks which can appear muddy. Instead, incorporate it into textured designs or pair it with stronger, darker accents to keep the composition balanced.
Is #bdae8a readable on white or black?
#bdae8a has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.