What color is #BBC153?

#BBC153 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(187, 193, 83), and in HSL hsl(63, 47%, 54%).

Is #BBC153 accessible as text?

On white, #BBC153 has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBC153, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBC153?

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

What colors go well with #BBC153?

#BBC153 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5853C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBC153 below.

Is #BBC153 good for buttons?

#BBC153 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBC153 — white text only reaches 1.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBC153 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BBC153 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBC153 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBC153

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBC153 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBC153 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBC153 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #BBC153 Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06907 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #BBC153 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #BBC153 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #BBC153 Secondary #E6EAC6 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 #BBC153 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BBC153

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People also use #BBC153 with

Camel Mantis Slate 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEFE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97C153 — 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 #BBC153 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBC153;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 193 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.4% 0.134 112.0);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F4F5E0;
  --color-200: #E7E9C3;
  --color-300: #D3D699;
  --color-400: #BCC072;
  --color-500: #A0A451;
  --color-600: #7B7E44;
  --color-700: #585A34;
  --color-800: #3B3C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F4F5E0',
    200: '#E7E9C3',
    300: '#D3D699',
    400: '#BCC072',
    500: '#A0A451',
    600: '#7B7E44',
    700: '#585A34',
    800: '#3B3C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #BBC153;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F4F5E0;
$base-200: #E7E9C3;
$base-300: #D3D699;
$base-400: #BCC072;
$base-500: #A0A451;
$base-600: #7B7E44;
$base-700: #585A34;
$base-800: #3B3C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #9DA23A;
$base-subtle: #E7E8CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBC153",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7E9C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3D699",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCC072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A0A451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B7E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585A34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BBC153

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Pairs with #BBC153

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