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Color: Dark Khaki

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Category: yellow
Color Source: web
Luminance: 45.7%
Color Formats

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HEX
#BDB76B
RGB
189, 183, 107
HSL
56, 38, 58
HSV
56, 43, 74
CMYK
0, 3, 43, 26
LAB
73, -9, 39
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Dark Khaki for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Dark Khaki on White
2.07:1
Dark Khaki on Black
10.15:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Dark Khaki backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Dark Khaki Color

The Dark Khaki color (#BDB76B) is a yellow color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Dark Khaki, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Dark Khaki has the hexadecimal code #BDB76B and RGB values of 189, 183, 107. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 56°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 58%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Dark Khaki.

Associated Emotions

Happiness, optimism, creativity, energy, caution

Symbolism & Meaning

Joy, intellect, brightness, warning, cowardice

Marketing & Branding

Grabs attention, promotes cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Dark Khaki in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Dark Khaki.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

38%

Brightness Index

148/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Dark Khaki.

CSS Examples

background-color: #BDB76B;
color: #BDB76B;
border: 2px solid #BDB76B;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #BDB76B33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #BDB76B, #f0ea9e);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Dark Khaki in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Dark Khaki as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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