What color is #B6AA4E?

#B6AA4E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(182, 170, 78), and in HSL hsl(53, 42%, 51%).

Is #B6AA4E accessible as text?

On white, #B6AA4E has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.85:1 (passes). For text placed on #B6AA4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B6AA4E?

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

What colors go well with #B6AA4E?

#B6AA4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E5AB7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B6AA4E below.

Is #B6AA4E good for buttons?

#B6AA4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B6AA4E — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B6AA4E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B6AA4E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B6AA4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B6AA4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #B6AA4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #B6AA4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B6AA4E Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 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 #B6AA4E Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #B6AA4E 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 #B6AA4E 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 #B6AA4E Secondary #D9D6B8 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 #B6AA4E 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B6AA4E 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 7.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #A0B74E — 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 #B6AA4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B6AA4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 182 170 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.114 101.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F4F2E2;
  --color-200: #E7E3C5;
  --color-300: #D3CC9C;
  --color-400: #BCB476;
  --color-500: #9F9755;
  --color-600: #7B7547;
  --color-700: #585436;
  --color-800: #3B3826;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F4F2E2',
    200: '#E7E3C5',
    300: '#D3CC9C',
    400: '#BCB476',
    500: '#9F9755',
    600: '#7B7547',
    700: '#585436',
    800: '#3B3826',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #B6AA4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F4F2E2;
$base-200: #E7E3C5;
$base-300: #D3CC9C;
$base-400: #BCB476;
$base-500: #9F9755;
$base-600: #7B7547;
$base-700: #585436;
$base-800: #3B3826;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #948A3C;
$base-subtle: #E5E3CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B6AA4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E3C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3CC9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCB476",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F9755",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B7547",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B6AA4E

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