#BDAE97 Color Information

Hex color code: #BDAE97

A soft orange shade, #BDAE97 appears as (189, 174, 151) in RGB and (36°, 22%, 67%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameTan
HEX
#BDAE97
RGB
189, 174, 151
HSL
36°, 22%, 67%
CMYK
0%, 8%, 20%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BDAE97;
background-color: #BDAE97;
border-color: #BDAE97;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BDAE97;
border: 2px solid #BDAE97;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BDAE97]
text-[#BDAE97]
border-[#BDAE97]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BDAE97]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BDAE97, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BDAE97; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BDAE97; 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 #BDAE97; background-color: #BDAE9715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BDAE9720; border-left: 4px solid #BDAE97; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BDAE97; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BDAE97 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 174, 151

Red: 189 / Green: 174 / Blue: 151

HSL

36°, 22%, 67%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 20%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 20% / Key: 26%

What color is #BDAE97?

#BDAE97 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BDAE97 to RGB:

rgb(189, 174, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BDAE97 to HSL:

hsl(36, 22%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BDAE97 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #BDAE97 has RGB (189, 174, 151) and HSL (36°, 22%, 67%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BDAE97 is #98A7BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD9C98.

Use #BDAE97 in CSS: color: #BDAE97 or background-color: #BDAE97. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BDAE97

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.67:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDAE97?

#BDAE97 is a gentle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #BDAE97?

#BDAE97 in RGB is (189, 174, 151) - 189 red, 174 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #BDAE97 in CSS?

Use #BDAE97 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BDAE97?

#98A7BD (complementary), #BD9C98 (analogous), and #A08A6A (lighter shade) work well with #BDAE97.