What color is #B8AC65?

#B8AC65 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(184, 172, 101), and in HSL hsl(51, 37%, 56%).

Is #B8AC65 accessible as text?

On white, #B8AC65 has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #B8AC65, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B8AC65?

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

What colors go well with #B8AC65?

#B8AC65 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6572B8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B8AC65 below.

Is #B8AC65 good for buttons?

#B8AC65 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B8AC65 — white text only reaches 2.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B8AC65 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B8AC65 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#B8AC65 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B8AC65

Not just a swatch — here's how #B8AC65 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B8AC65 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B8AC65 Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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 #B8AC65 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #B8AC65 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.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B8AC65 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

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 #B8AC65 Secondary #DCD8C0 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 #B8AC65 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B8AC65

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For branding

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People also use #B8AC65 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEDE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A9B865 — 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 #B8AC65 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B8AC65;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 172 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.9% 0.093 99.9);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F0E3;
  --color-200: #E5E1C7;
  --color-300: #CFC8A0;
  --color-400: #B8AE7A;
  --color-500: #9B915A;
  --color-600: #78714A;
  --color-700: #565238;
  --color-800: #393728;
  --color-900: #24221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F3F0E3',
    200: '#E5E1C7',
    300: '#CFC8A0',
    400: '#B8AE7A',
    500: '#9B915A',
    600: '#78714A',
    700: '#565238',
    800: '#393728',
    900: '#24221A',
  },
}

$base: #B8AC65;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F0E3;
$base-200: #E5E1C7;
$base-300: #CFC8A0;
$base-400: #B8AE7A;
$base-500: #9B915A;
$base-600: #78714A;
$base-700: #565238;
$base-800: #393728;
$base-900: #24221A;
$base-hover: #9D9048;
$base-subtle: #E7E4D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B8AC65",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E1C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFC8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8AE7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B915A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78714A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393728",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}