What color is #BB8E2D?

#BB8E2D is a medium brown. In RGB it is rgb(187, 142, 45), and in HSL hsl(41, 61%, 45%).

Is #BB8E2D accessible as text?

On white, #BB8E2D has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB8E2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB8E2D?

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

What colors go well with #BB8E2D?

#BB8E2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D59B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB8E2D below.

Is #BB8E2D good for buttons?

#BB8E2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB8E2D — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB8E2D the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BB8E2D is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BB8E2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB8E2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB8E2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB8E2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB8E2D Secondary #B36714 Accent #707946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Caramel as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB8E2D Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Caramel 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 #BB8E2D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Caramel opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB8E2D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Caramel sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB8E2D Secondary #D0C0A3 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Caramel 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 Caramel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB8E2D 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

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 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB8E2D

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People also use #BB8E2D with

Indian Red Apple Green Cerulean Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE7D7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6B92D — 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 #BB8E2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB8E2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 142 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.122 82.5);
  --color-50: #FCF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EFDD;
  --color-200: #EFDFBD;
  --color-300: #DFC690;
  --color-400: #CBAC67;
  --color-500: #B08E45;
  --color-600: #876F3B;
  --color-700: #60502F;
  --color-800: #3F3622;
  --color-900: #272216;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  caramel: {
    50: '#FCF9F2',
    100: '#F8EFDD',
    200: '#EFDFBD',
    300: '#DFC690',
    400: '#CBAC67',
    500: '#B08E45',
    600: '#876F3B',
    700: '#60502F',
    800: '#3F3622',
    900: '#272216',
  },
}

$base: #BB8E2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EFDD;
$base-200: #EFDFBD;
$base-300: #DFC690;
$base-400: #CBAC67;
$base-500: #B08E45;
$base-600: #876F3B;
$base-700: #60502F;
$base-800: #3F3622;
$base-900: #272216;
$base-hover: #947024;
$base-subtle: #E8DCC1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB8E2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EFDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFDFBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFC690",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBAC67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B08E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#876F3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60502F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3622",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272216",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB8E2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB8E2D

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