What color is #BBC35D?

#BBC35D is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(187, 195, 93), and in HSL hsl(65, 46%, 56%).

Is #BBC35D accessible as text?

On white, #BBC35D has a contrast ratio of 1.90:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #BBC35D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BBC35D?

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

What colors go well with #BBC35D?

#BBC35D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #645BC2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BBC35D below.

Is #BBC35D good for buttons?

#BBC35D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BBC35D — white text only reaches 1.90:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BBC35D the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BBC35D is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BBC35D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BBC35D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BBC35D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BBC35D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BBC35D Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 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 #BBC35D Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 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 #BBC35D 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 #BBC35D 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 #BBC35D Secondary #E7ECCA 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 #BBC35D 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 87/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BBC35D with

Buff 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFF0E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97C25B — 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 #BBC35D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BBC35D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 195 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.127 113.0);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F3F5E1;
  --color-200: #E6E9C4;
  --color-300: #D0D59A;
  --color-400: #B9BF73;
  --color-500: #9CA352;
  --color-600: #797E44;
  --color-700: #575A35;
  --color-800: #3A3C25;
  --color-900: #242518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F3F5E1',
    200: '#E6E9C4',
    300: '#D0D59A',
    400: '#B9BF73',
    500: '#9CA352',
    600: '#797E44',
    700: '#575A35',
    800: '#3A3C25',
    900: '#242518',
  },
}

$base: #BBC35D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F3F5E1;
$base-200: #E6E9C4;
$base-300: #D0D59A;
$base-400: #B9BF73;
$base-500: #9CA352;
$base-600: #797E44;
$base-700: #575A35;
$base-800: #3A3C25;
$base-900: #242518;
$base-hover: #9EA73E;
$base-subtle: #E7E9D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BBC35D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0D59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9BF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9CA352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BBC35D

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