Gimblet

Q: How do I use #BDB475 in CSS?

You can use #BDB475 in CSS with: background-color: #BDB475; or color: #BDB475; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 180, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 38%, 26%.

#BDB475

Gimblet is a warm light color with the hex code #BDB475. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 189, 180, 117 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 38%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gimblet color values

HEX: #BDB475
RGB: 189, 180, 117
HSL: 53°, 35%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 5, 38, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gimblet sits at 53° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Gimblet is rendered as rgb(189, 180, 117), where the red channel dominates at 189, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Gimblet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 38Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Gimblet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BDB475;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 180, 117;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BDB475',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 38%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(189, 180, 117)
rgba(189, 180, 117, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BDB475?

#BDB475 is Gimblet, a warm light color with RGB values of 189, 180, 117. It has a hue of 53°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BDB475?

The RGB color code for #BDB475 is rgb(189, 180, 117). This means it contains 189 red, 180 green, and 117 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gimblet a warm or cool color?

Gimblet (#BDB475) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BDB475 in CSS?

You can use #BDB475 in CSS with: background-color: #BDB475; or color: #BDB475; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 180, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 38%, 26%.