What color is #B8A642?

#B8A642 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(184, 166, 66), and in HSL hsl(51, 47%, 49%).

Is #B8A642 accessible as text?

On white, #B8A642 has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #B8A642, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B8A642?

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

What colors go well with #B8A642?

#B8A642 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4254B8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B8A642 below.

Is #B8A642 good for buttons?

#B8A642 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B8A642 — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B8A642 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B8A642 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B8A642 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B8A642

Not just a swatch — here's how #B8A642 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B8A642 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B8A642 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #B8A642 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680E 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 #B8A642 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 #B8A642 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #B8A642 Secondary #D8D3B3 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 #B8A642 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very 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 7.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #A2B842 — 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 #B8A642 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B8A642;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 166 66;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.2% 0.121 99.1);
  --color-50: #FBFAF3;
  --color-100: #F5F2E0;
  --color-200: #E9E4C3;
  --color-300: #D6CD99;
  --color-400: #C0B472;
  --color-500: #A49751;
  --color-600: #7E7544;
  --color-700: #5A5534;
  --color-800: #3C3825;
  --color-900: #252318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBFAF3',
    100: '#F5F2E0',
    200: '#E9E4C3',
    300: '#D6CD99',
    400: '#C0B472',
    500: '#A49751',
    600: '#7E7544',
    700: '#5A5534',
    800: '#3C3825',
    900: '#252318',
  },
}

$base: #B8A642;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF3;
$base-100: #F5F2E0;
$base-200: #E9E4C3;
$base-300: #D6CD99;
$base-400: #C0B472;
$base-500: #A49751;
$base-600: #7E7544;
$base-700: #5A5534;
$base-800: #3C3825;
$base-900: #252318;
$base-hover: #938535;
$base-subtle: #E6E2CA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B8A642",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F2E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E4C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6CD99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0B472",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A49751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7544",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5534",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3825",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B8A642

Color Lab

Pairs with #B8A642

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