What color is #BDA884?

#BDA884 is a light, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(189, 168, 132), and in HSL hsl(38, 30%, 63%).

Is #BDA884 accessible as text?

On white, #BDA884 has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDA884, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDA884?

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

What colors go well with #BDA884?

#BDA884 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8499BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDA884 below.

Is #BDA884 good for buttons?

#BDA884 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDA884 — white text only reaches 2.31:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDA884 the same as CSS tan?

No — #BDA884 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDA884 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDA884

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDA884 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDA884 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDA884 Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Khaki 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 #BDA884 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Khaki 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 #BDA884 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

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 #BDA884 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

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 #BDA884 Secondary #DED7CA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

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 Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BDA884 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BDA884

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For fashion

People also use #BDA884 with

Dusty Rose Dark Khaki Cool Gray 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EDE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDBB84 — 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 #BDA884 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BDA884;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 168 132;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.055 81.0);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F1ECE4;
  --color-200: #E2D9CA;
  --color-300: #CBBDA4;
  --color-400: #B2A080;
  --color-500: #958160;
  --color-600: #74664E;
  --color-700: #544B3B;
  --color-800: #383229;
  --color-900: #23201B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F1ECE4',
    200: '#E2D9CA',
    300: '#CBBDA4',
    400: '#B2A080',
    500: '#958160',
    600: '#74664E',
    700: '#544B3B',
    800: '#383229',
    900: '#23201B',
  },
}

$base: #BDA884;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F1ECE4;
$base-200: #E2D9CA;
$base-300: #CBBDA4;
$base-400: #B2A080;
$base-500: #958160;
$base-600: #74664E;
$base-700: #544B3B;
$base-800: #383229;
$base-900: #23201B;
$base-hover: #A68B5B;
$base-subtle: #E9E4DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDA884",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1ECE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D9CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBBDA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2A080",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#958160",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74664E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#544B3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}