analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD901F — Copper
#BD901F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 43° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BD901F
- fdfaf2
- f6eac9
- f0d9a1
- e9c979
- e3b950
- dca928
- b78c1e
- 8f6d17
- 674e11
- 3e300a
- 161104
Color schemes using #BD901F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BD901F FAQ
What color is #BD901F?
#BD901F is a shade of copper in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 72% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD901F?
#BD901F is rgb(189, 144, 31) in RGB, hsl(43, 72%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 84%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD901F?
White text on this background reaches 2.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.17:1.
What colors go well with #BD901F?
Its direct complement is #1F4BBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F9ABD and #411FBD gives you contrast without the vibration.