What color is #BB9D67?

#BB9D67 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 157, 103), and in HSL hsl(39, 38%, 57%).

Is #BB9D67 accessible as text?

On white, #BB9D67 has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB9D67, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB9D67?

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

What colors go well with #BB9D67?

#BB9D67 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6885BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB9D67 below.

Is #BB9D67 good for buttons?

#BB9D67 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB9D67 — white text only reaches 2.58:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB9D67 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BB9D67 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB9D67 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB9D67

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB9D67 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB9D67 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB9D67 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB9D67 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB9D67 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Camel 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 #BB9D67 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Camel 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 #BB9D67 Secondary #D7CDBA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB9D67 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 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 70/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB9D67

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BB9D67 with

Rosy Brown Dark Khaki Glaucous Greige 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEBE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BBBA68 — 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 #BB9D67 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BB9D67;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 157 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.1% 0.080 81.6);
  --color-50: #FBF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3EDE2;
  --color-200: #E6DBC7;
  --color-300: #D0BF9F;
  --color-400: #B8A27A;
  --color-500: #9C8459;
  --color-600: #796849;
  --color-700: #574C38;
  --color-800: #3A3327;
  --color-900: #242019;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FBF8F4',
    100: '#F3EDE2',
    200: '#E6DBC7',
    300: '#D0BF9F',
    400: '#B8A27A',
    500: '#9C8459',
    600: '#796849',
    700: '#574C38',
    800: '#3A3327',
    900: '#242019',
  },
}

$base: #BB9D67;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF8F4;
$base-100: #F3EDE2;
$base-200: #E6DBC7;
$base-300: #D0BF9F;
$base-400: #B8A27A;
$base-500: #9C8459;
$base-600: #796849;
$base-700: #574C38;
$base-800: #3A3327;
$base-900: #242019;
$base-hover: #A08248;
$base-subtle: #E8E1D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB9D67",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3EDE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6DBC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0BF9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8A27A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C8459",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#796849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3327",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242019",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}