What color is #BAB754?

#BAB754 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(186, 183, 84), and in HSL hsl(58, 43%, 53%).

Is #BAB754 accessible as text?

On white, #BAB754 has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #BAB754, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BAB754?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #BAB754?

#BAB754 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5457BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BAB754 below.

Is #BAB754 good for buttons?

#BAB754 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BAB754 — white text only reaches 2.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BAB754 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BAB754 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BAB754 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BAB754

Not just a swatch — here's how #BAB754 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BAB754 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BAB754 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 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 #BAB754 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 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 #BAB754 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 #BAB754 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #BAB754 Secondary #E1E1C1 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 #BAB754 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

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 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BAB754 with

Camel Mantis Tanzanite 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEEE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9CBB54 — 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 #BAB754 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BAB754;
  --color-base-rgb: 186 183 84;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.2% 0.122 107.4);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F3E1;
  --color-200: #E8E7C5;
  --color-300: #D3D19C;
  --color-400: #BDBA75;
  --color-500: #A09E55;
  --color-600: #7C7A46;
  --color-700: #595836;
  --color-800: #3B3A26;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F3E1',
    200: '#E8E7C5',
    300: '#D3D19C',
    400: '#BDBA75',
    500: '#A09E55',
    600: '#7C7A46',
    700: '#595836',
    800: '#3B3A26',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #BAB754;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F3E1;
$base-200: #E8E7C5;
$base-300: #D3D19C;
$base-400: #BDBA75;
$base-500: #A09E55;
$base-600: #7C7A46;
$base-700: #595836;
$base-800: #3B3A26;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #9B983E;
$base-subtle: #E7E6CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BAB754",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E7C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3D19C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDBA75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A09E55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7A46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BAB754

Color Lab

Pairs with #BAB754

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