#BAAD68 Color Information

Hex color code: #BAAD68

#BAAD68 is a pastel yellow color. In RGB it is (186, 173, 104), and in HSL it is (50°, 37%, 57%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameTan
HEX
#BAAD68
RGB
186, 173, 104
HSL
50°, 37%, 57%
CMYK
0%, 7%, 44%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BAAD68;
background-color: #BAAD68;
border-color: #BAAD68;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BAAD68;
border: 2px solid #BAAD68;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BAAD68]
text-[#BAAD68]
border-[#BAAD68]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BAAD68]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BAAD68, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BAAD68; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BAAD68; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BAAD68; background-color: #BAAD6815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BAAD6820; border-left: 4px solid #BAAD68; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BAAD68; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BAAD68 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

186, 173, 104

Red: 186 / Green: 173 / Blue: 104

HSL

50°, 37%, 57%

Hue: 50° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 44%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 27%

What color is #BAAD68?

#BAAD68 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BAAD68 to RGB:

rgb(186, 173, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BAAD68 to HSL:

hsl(50, 37%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BAAD68 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 44%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate yellow tone, #BAAD68 has RGB (186, 173, 104) and HSL (50°, 37%, 57%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BAAD68 is #6976BA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BA8469.

Use #BAAD68 in CSS: color: #BAAD68 or background-color: #BAAD68. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BAAD68

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.27:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAAD68?

#BAAD68 is a delicate yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BAAD68?

#BAAD68 in RGB is (186, 173, 104) - 186 red, 173 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #BAAD68 in CSS?

Use #BAAD68 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BAAD68?

#6976BA (complementary), #BA8469 (analogous), and #938643 (lighter shade) work well with #BAAD68.