What color is #B0AB72?

#B0AB72 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(176, 171, 114), and in HSL hsl(55, 28%, 57%).

Is #B0AB72 accessible as text?

On white, #B0AB72 has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #B0AB72, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B0AB72?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #B0AB72?

#B0AB72 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7378B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B0AB72 below.

Is #B0AB72 good for buttons?

#B0AB72 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B0AB72 — white text only reaches 2.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B0AB72 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B0AB72 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B0AB72 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B0AB72

Not just a swatch — here's how #B0AB72 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B0AB72 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B0AB72 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Sage as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B0AB72 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sage sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B0AB72 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Sage leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B0AB72 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Sage holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B0AB72 Secondary #D7D6C2 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sage is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Sage carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B0AB72 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 63/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B0AB72 with

Camel Sage Green Glaucous Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEDE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A1B073 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B0AB72 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B0AB72;
  --color-base-rgb: 176 171 114;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.2% 0.076 103.8);
  --color-50: #FAF9F5;
  --color-100: #F1F0E5;
  --color-200: #E2E0CB;
  --color-300: #CAC7A6;
  --color-400: #B0AC82;
  --color-500: #938F62;
  --color-600: #726F4F;
  --color-700: #53513C;
  --color-800: #37362A;
  --color-900: #22221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sage: {
    50: '#FAF9F5',
    100: '#F1F0E5',
    200: '#E2E0CB',
    300: '#CAC7A6',
    400: '#B0AC82',
    500: '#938F62',
    600: '#726F4F',
    700: '#53513C',
    800: '#37362A',
    900: '#22221B',
  },
}

$base: #B0AB72;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F5;
$base-100: #F1F0E5;
$base-200: #E2E0CB;
$base-300: #CAC7A6;
$base-400: #B0AC82;
$base-500: #938F62;
$base-600: #726F4F;
$base-700: #53513C;
$base-800: #37362A;
$base-900: #22221B;
$base-hover: #958F54;
$base-subtle: #E5E4D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B0AB72",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E0CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAC7A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0AC82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#938F62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#726F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53513C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#37362A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B0AB72

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