What color is #B2B271?

#B2B271 is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(178, 178, 113), and in HSL hsl(60, 30%, 57%).

Is #B2B271 accessible as text?

On white, #B2B271 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2B271, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2B271?

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

What colors go well with #B2B271?

#B2B271 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7070B2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2B271 below.

Is #B2B271 good for buttons?

#B2B271 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2B271 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2B271 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B2B271 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2B271 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2B271

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2B271 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2B271 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B2B271 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #B2B271 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki 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 #B2B271 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #B2B271 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #B2B271 Secondary #DBDCC6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B2B271 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 25/100

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 63/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B2B271 with

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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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEEE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9CB270 — 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 #B2B271 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B2B271;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 178 113;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.8% 0.086 108.3);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F1E4;
  --color-200: #E2E2CA;
  --color-300: #CBCBA4;
  --color-400: #B2B280;
  --color-500: #959560;
  --color-600: #74744E;
  --color-700: #54543B;
  --color-800: #383829;
  --color-900: #23231B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F1E4',
    200: '#E2E2CA',
    300: '#CBCBA4',
    400: '#B2B280',
    500: '#959560',
    600: '#74744E',
    700: '#54543B',
    800: '#383829',
    900: '#23231B',
  },
}

$base: #B2B271;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F1E4;
$base-200: #E2E2CA;
$base-300: #CBCBA4;
$base-400: #B2B280;
$base-500: #959560;
$base-600: #74744E;
$base-700: #54543B;
$base-800: #383829;
$base-900: #23231B;
$base-hover: #979751;
$base-subtle: #E6E6D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2B271",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBCBA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2B280",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#959560",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74744E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23231B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B2B271

Color Lab

Pairs with #B2B271

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