#BEAD9C color
The hex color #BEAD9C is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 67.8% green and 61.2% blue (190, 173, 156).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 21% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 18% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Warm Neutral (#C1B19D), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.65:1).
#BEAD9C color codes
| HEX | #BEAD9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 173, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 67.8%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 21%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 18%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 18%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.71, 3.3, 10.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.71, 11.44, 73.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.179, 43.236, 37.569) | |
| Decimal | 12496284 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BEAD9C, 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 #BEAD9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BEAD9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | 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 #BEAD9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3ad9bProtanopia
no red cones#b7b19cDeuteranopia
no green cones#c4a9a8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bead9c; }
.text { color: #bead9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bead9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 173 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bead9c, #bebe9c); }
Similar colors
#c1b19dWarm Neutral#c2b4a7Couch Potato#c4b198Tender Taupe#b5ab9cDesert Dune#b7a28eHickory#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#c0a98e3AM Latte
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #BEAD9C?
- #BEAD9C is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Warm Neutral. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BEAD9C?
- The RGB value is 190, 173, 156: 190 red, 173 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BEAD9C?
- The complementary color is #9CADBE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BEAD9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 and white text 2.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.