#BD9989 Color Information

Hex color code: #BD9989

A subtle orange shade, #BD9989 appears as (189, 153, 137) in RGB and (18°, 28%, 64%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#BD9989

RGB

189, 153, 137

HSL

18°, 28%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 28%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BD9989;
background-color: #BD9989;
border-color: #BD9989;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BD9989;
border: 2px solid #BD9989;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BD9989]
text-[#BD9989]
border-[#BD9989]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BD9989]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BD9989, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BD9989; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BD9989; 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 #BD9989; background-color: #BD998915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BD998920; border-left: 4px solid #BD9989; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BD9989; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BD9989 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 153, 137

Red: 189 / Green: 153 / Blue: 137

HSL

18°, 28%, 64%

Hue: 18° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 28%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 28% / Key: 26%

What color is #BD9989?

#BD9989 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

89ADBD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BD9989 to RGB:

rgb(189, 153, 137)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BD9989 to HSL:

hsl(18, 28%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BD9989 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 28%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #BD9989 has RGB (189, 153, 137) and HSL (18°, 28%, 64%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BD9989 is #89ADBD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD8994.

Use #BD9989 in CSS: color: #BD9989 or background-color: #BD9989. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BD9989

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.08:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD9989?

#BD9989 is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BD9989?

#BD9989 in RGB is (189, 153, 137) - 189 red, 153 green, and 137 blue.

How to use #BD9989 in CSS?

Use #BD9989 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BD9989?

#89ADBD (complementary), #BD8994 (analogous), and #A06F5A (lighter shade) work well with #BD9989.