Gimblet is a
neutral light color with the hex code #BDBF73.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
189, 191, 115 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 40%, 25% for print applications.
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Gimblet
#BDBF73
Gimblet color values
- HEX
- #BDBF73
- RGB
- 189, 191, 115
- HSL
- 62°, 37%, 60%
- CMYK
- 1, 0, 40, 25
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gimblet sits at 62° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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, 191, 115), where the green channel leads at 191, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Gimblet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 0M 40Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (40%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #BDBF73;
--brand-primary-rgb: 189, 191, 115;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BDBF73',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 25%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(189, 191, 115)
rgba(189, 191, 115, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 62° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BDBF73?
#BDBF73 is Gimblet, a neutral light color with RGB values of 189, 191, 115. It has a hue of 62°, 37%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BDBF73?
The RGB color code for #BDBF73 is rgb(189, 191, 115). This means it contains 189 red,
191 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gimblet a warm or cool color?
Gimblet (#BDBF73) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BDBF73 in CSS?
You can use #BDBF73 in CSS with:
background-color: #BDBF73; or color: #BDBF73; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 191, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 40%, 25%.