What color is #BBB466?

#BBB466 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(187, 180, 102), and in HSL hsl(55, 38%, 57%).

Is #BBB466 accessible as text?

On white, #BBB466 has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBB466, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBB466?

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

What colors go well with #BBB466?

#BBB466 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #686FBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBB466 below.

Is #BBB466 good for buttons?

#BBB466 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBB466 — white text only reaches 2.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBB466 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BBB466 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBB466 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBB466

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBB466 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBB466 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBB466 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 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 #BBB466 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B 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 #BBB466 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 #BBB466 Accent #AAC4B7 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 #BBB466 Secondary #E1DFC5 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 #BBB466 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

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

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 #BBB466

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BBB466 with

Camel Pistachio Very Peri 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEEE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6BB68 — 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 #BBB466 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBB466;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 180 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.9% 0.100 104.0);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F1E2;
  --color-200: #E6E3C7;
  --color-300: #D0CC9F;
  --color-400: #B8B37A;
  --color-500: #9C9659;
  --color-600: #797549;
  --color-700: #575438;
  --color-800: #3A3827;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F1E2',
    200: '#E6E3C7',
    300: '#D0CC9F',
    400: '#B8B37A',
    500: '#9C9659',
    600: '#797549',
    700: '#575438',
    800: '#3A3827',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #BBB466;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F1E2;
$base-200: #E6E3C7;
$base-300: #D0CC9F;
$base-400: #B8B37A;
$base-500: #9C9659;
$base-600: #797549;
$base-700: #575438;
$base-800: #3A3827;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #A09948;
$base-subtle: #E8E6D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBB466",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E3C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0CC9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8B37A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C9659",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797549",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}