#BABDA2 color
The hex color #BABDA2 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 74.1% green and 63.5% blue (186, 189, 162).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 17% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Animal Kingdom (#BCC09E), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.89:1).
#BABDA2 color codes
| HEX | #BABDA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 189, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 74.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 17%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 14%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 14%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.73, -5.77, 13.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.73, 14.51, 113.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.968, 49.443, 41.35) | |
| Decimal | 12238242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BABDA2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BABDA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BABDA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BABDA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2baa0Protanopia
no red cones#c1bba3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bebab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #babda2; }
.text { color: #babda2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #babda2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 189 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #babda2, #acbda2); }
Similar colors
#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#abb39eGargoyle#bbc199Beige and Sage#b5b68fGreen Tea#aaad94Quiet Thicket#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bebaa7Ash#c5bda0Lush
Closest common color name: Sage.
Questions
- What color is #BABDA2?
- #BABDA2 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Animal Kingdom. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BABDA2?
- The RGB value is 186, 189, 162: 186 red, 189 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BABDA2?
- The complementary color is #A5A2BD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BABDA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.89:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.