What color is #B3AE6E?

#B3AE6E is a medium, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(179, 174, 110), and in HSL hsl(56, 31%, 57%).

Is #B3AE6E accessible as text?

On white, #B3AE6E has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.20:1 (passes). For text placed on #B3AE6E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B3AE6E?

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

What colors go well with #B3AE6E?

#B3AE6E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6F74B3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B3AE6E below.

Is #B3AE6E good for buttons?

#B3AE6E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B3AE6E — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B3AE6E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B3AE6E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B3AE6E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B3AE6E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B3AE6E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B3AE6E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B3AE6E Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #B3AE6E 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 #B3AE6E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 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 #B3AE6E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #B3AE6E Secondary #DAD9C3 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 #B3AE6E 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B3AE6E with

Camel Sage Green Very Peri 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEDE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A1B36F — 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 #B3AE6E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B3AE6E;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 174 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.085 104.4);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F0E4;
  --color-200: #E3E1CA;
  --color-300: #CCC9A4;
  --color-400: #B3AF7F;
  --color-500: #96925F;
  --color-600: #74724E;
  --color-700: #54523B;
  --color-800: #383729;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F0E4',
    200: '#E3E1CA',
    300: '#CCC9A4',
    400: '#B3AF7F',
    500: '#96925F',
    600: '#74724E',
    700: '#54523B',
    800: '#383729',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #B3AE6E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F0E4;
$base-200: #E3E1CA;
$base-300: #CCC9A4;
$base-400: #B3AF7F;
$base-500: #96925F;
$base-600: #74724E;
$base-700: #54523B;
$base-800: #383729;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #989450;
$base-subtle: #E6E5D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B3AE6E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F0E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E1CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCC9A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3AF7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#96925F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74724E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54523B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B3AE6E

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