What color is #B2B021?

#B2B021 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(178, 176, 33), and in HSL hsl(59, 69%, 41%).

Is #B2B021 accessible as text?

On white, #B2B021 has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2B021, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2B021?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #B2B021?

#B2B021 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2023B1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2B021 below.

Is #B2B021 good for buttons?

#B2B021 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2B021 — white text only reaches 2.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2B021 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B2B021 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2B021 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2B021

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2B021 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2B021 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2B021 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citron 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 #B2B021 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citron 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 #B2B021 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citron 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 #B2B021 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citron 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 #B2B021 Secondary #D8D9B2 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citron 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 Citron carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B2B021 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 48/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 72/100

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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EFD2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #83B120 — 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 #B2B021 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2B021;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 176 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.6% 0.151 108.7);
  --color-50: #FDFDF2;
  --color-100: #F9F9DC;
  --color-200: #F2F1BA;
  --color-300: #E4E38B;
  --color-400: #D2D060;
  --color-500: #B7B53E;
  --color-600: #8C8A36;
  --color-700: #63622C;
  --color-800: #414020;
  --color-900: #282815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citron: {
    50: '#FDFDF2',
    100: '#F9F9DC',
    200: '#F2F1BA',
    300: '#E4E38B',
    400: '#D2D060',
    500: '#B7B53E',
    600: '#8C8A36',
    700: '#63622C',
    800: '#414020',
    900: '#282815',
  },
}

$base: #B2B021;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFDF2;
$base-100: #F9F9DC;
$base-200: #F2F1BA;
$base-300: #E4E38B;
$base-400: #D2D060;
$base-500: #B7B53E;
$base-600: #8C8A36;
$base-700: #63622C;
$base-800: #414020;
$base-900: #282815;
$base-hover: #8D8B1A;
$base-subtle: #EAE9BA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2B021",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F9DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2F1BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4E38B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D2D060",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7B53E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C8A36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63622C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#414020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2B021

Color Lab

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