What color is #BB983E?

#BB983E is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(187, 152, 62), and in HSL hsl(43, 50%, 49%).

Is #BB983E accessible as text?

On white, #BB983E has a contrast ratio of 2.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB983E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB983E?

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

What colors go well with #BB983E?

#BB983E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3E62BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB983E below.

Is #BB983E good for buttons?

#BB983E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB983E — white text only reaches 2.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB983E the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BB983E is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB983E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB983E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB983E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB983E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB983E Secondary #B36712 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon 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 #BB983E Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dijon 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 #BB983E Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Dijon 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 #BB983E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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 #BB983E Secondary #D4C8AC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB983E 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB983E

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People also use #BB983E with

Indian Red Apple Green Denim Blue 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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE9DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B5BB3E — 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 #BB983E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB983E;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 152 62;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.5% 0.115 87.6);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F5EFE0;
  --color-200: #EBDFC2;
  --color-300: #D8C697;
  --color-400: #C2AB70;
  --color-500: #A68D4E;
  --color-600: #806E42;
  --color-700: #5C5033;
  --color-800: #3C3624;
  --color-900: #252218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F5EFE0',
    200: '#EBDFC2',
    300: '#D8C697',
    400: '#C2AB70',
    500: '#A68D4E',
    600: '#806E42',
    700: '#5C5033',
    800: '#3C3624',
    900: '#252218',
  },
}

$base: #BB983E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F5EFE0;
$base-200: #EBDFC2;
$base-300: #D8C697;
$base-400: #C2AB70;
$base-500: #A68D4E;
$base-600: #806E42;
$base-700: #5C5033;
$base-800: #3C3624;
$base-900: #252218;
$base-hover: #967A32;
$base-subtle: #E7DEC9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB983E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EFE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBDFC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8C697",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C2AB70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A68D4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806E42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C5033",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}