What color is #B2AA2E?

#B2AA2E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(178, 170, 46), and in HSL hsl(56, 59%, 44%).

Is #B2AA2E accessible as text?

On white, #B2AA2E has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2AA2E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2AA2E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #B2AA2E?

#B2AA2E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E37B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2AA2E below.

Is #B2AA2E good for buttons?

#B2AA2E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2AA2E — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2AA2E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B2AA2E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2AA2E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2AA2E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2AA2E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2AA2E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2AA2E Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2AA2E Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #B2AA2E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2AA2E Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B2AA2E Secondary #D6D4B0 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B2AA2E 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEDD6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8FB22E — 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 #B2AA2E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2AA2E;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 170 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.3% 0.139 105.6);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F7F6DE;
  --color-200: #EEEBBE;
  --color-300: #DED992;
  --color-400: #CAC368;
  --color-500: #AEA746;
  --color-600: #86813C;
  --color-700: #5F5C30;
  --color-800: #3F3D22;
  --color-900: #272617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F7F6DE',
    200: '#EEEBBE',
    300: '#DED992',
    400: '#CAC368',
    500: '#AEA746',
    600: '#86813C',
    700: '#5F5C30',
    800: '#3F3D22',
    900: '#272617',
  },
}

$base: #B2AA2E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F7F6DE;
$base-200: #EEEBBE;
$base-300: #DED992;
$base-400: #CAC368;
$base-500: #AEA746;
$base-600: #86813C;
$base-700: #5F5C30;
$base-800: #3F3D22;
$base-900: #272617;
$base-hover: #8F8825;
$base-subtle: #E7E5C1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2AA2E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7F6DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEEBBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DED992",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CAC368",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AEA746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86813C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F5C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2AA2E

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