What color is #B7B466?

#B7B466 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(183, 180, 102), and in HSL hsl(58, 36%, 56%).

Is #B7B466 accessible as text?

On white, #B7B466 has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #B7B466, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B7B466?

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

What colors go well with #B7B466?

#B7B466 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6669B7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B7B466 below.

Is #B7B466 good for buttons?

#B7B466 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B7B466 — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B7B466 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B7B466 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B7B466 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B7B466

Not just a swatch — here's how #B7B466 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B7B466 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B7B466 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B7B466 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A 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 #B7B466 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B7B466 Accent #AAC4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Dark Khaki 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 #B7B466 Secondary #DFDEC4 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 #B7B466 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B7B466

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #B7B466 with

Camel Greenery Very Peri Platinum 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEEE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9FB766 — 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 #B7B466 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

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Studio

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #B7B466;
  --color-base-rgb: 183 180 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.5% 0.100 106.6);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F2F2E3;
  --color-200: #E5E4C8;
  --color-300: #CFCDA0;
  --color-400: #B7B57B;
  --color-500: #9A985B;
  --color-600: #77764A;
  --color-700: #565539;
  --color-800: #393928;
  --color-900: #23231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F2F2E3',
    200: '#E5E4C8',
    300: '#CFCDA0',
    400: '#B7B57B',
    500: '#9A985B',
    600: '#77764A',
    700: '#565539',
    800: '#393928',
    900: '#23231A',
  },
}

$base: #B7B466;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F2F2E3;
$base-200: #E5E4C8;
$base-300: #CFCDA0;
$base-400: #B7B57B;
$base-500: #9A985B;
$base-600: #77764A;
$base-700: #565539;
$base-800: #393928;
$base-900: #23231A;
$base-hover: #9B9949;
$base-subtle: #E7E6D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B7B466",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFCDA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7B57B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A985B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77764A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}