What color is #BBB50B?

#BBB50B is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(187, 181, 11), and in HSL hsl(58, 89%, 39%).

Is #BBB50B accessible as text?

On white, #BBB50B has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBB50B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBB50B?

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

What colors go well with #BBB50B?

#BBB50B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0B11BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBB50B below.

Is #BBB50B good for buttons?

#BBB50B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBB50B — white text only reaches 2.16:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBB50B the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #BBB50B is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) 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.

#BBB50B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBB50B

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBB50B works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBB50B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBB50B Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #BBB50B Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #BBB50B Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #BBB50B Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Peridot 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 #BBB50B Secondary #DFDFB5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BBB50B 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBB50B

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People also use #BBB50B with

Persimmon Kelly Green Klein Blue 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F2CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #87BC0B — 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 #BBB50B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBB50B;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 181 11;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.160 107.3);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFCD8;
  --color-200: #FAF8B2;
  --color-300: #F1ED7E;
  --color-400: #E3DE4F;
  --color-500: #C9C42C;
  --color-600: #98952A;
  --color-700: #6B6923;
  --color-800: #46441B;
  --color-900: #2B2A13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFCD8',
    200: '#FAF8B2',
    300: '#F1ED7E',
    400: '#E3DE4F',
    500: '#C9C42C',
    600: '#98952A',
    700: '#6B6923',
    800: '#46441B',
    900: '#2B2A13',
  },
}

$base: #BBB50B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFCD8;
$base-200: #FAF8B2;
$base-300: #F1ED7E;
$base-400: #E3DE4F;
$base-500: #C9C42C;
$base-600: #98952A;
$base-700: #6B6923;
$base-800: #46441B;
$base-900: #2B2A13;
$base-hover: #969209;
$base-subtle: #F0EEB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBB50B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF8B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1ED7E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3DE4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C9C42C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98952A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46441B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BBB50B

Color Lab

Pairs with #BBB50B

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