What color is #BDAA84?

#BDAA84 is a light, muted amber. In RGB it is rgb(189, 170, 132), and in HSL hsl(40, 30%, 63%).

Is #BDAA84 accessible as text?

On white, #BDAA84 has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDAA84, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDAA84?

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

What colors go well with #BDAA84?

#BDAA84 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8497BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDAA84 below.

Is #BDAA84 good for buttons?

#BDAA84 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDAA84 — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDAA84 the same as CSS tan?

No — #BDAA84 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDAA84 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDAA84

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDAA84 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDAA84 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDAA84 Secondary #B36714 Accent #707947 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 #BDAA84 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 #BDAA84 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 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 #BDAA84 Accent #AAC4B6 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 #BDAA84 Secondary #DFD8CB 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 #BDAA84 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 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

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 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BDAA84

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People also use #BDAA84 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 8.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #BDBD84 — 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 #BDAA84 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDAA84;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 170 132;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.5% 0.056 84.4);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F1EDE4;
  --color-200: #E2DACA;
  --color-300: #CBBEA4;
  --color-400: #B2A180;
  --color-500: #958360;
  --color-600: #74674E;
  --color-700: #544B3B;
  --color-800: #383329;
  --color-900: #23201B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  khaki: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F1EDE4',
    200: '#E2DACA',
    300: '#CBBEA4',
    400: '#B2A180',
    500: '#958360',
    600: '#74674E',
    700: '#544B3B',
    800: '#383329',
    900: '#23201B',
  },
}

$base: #BDAA84;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F1EDE4;
$base-200: #E2DACA;
$base-300: #CBBEA4;
$base-400: #B2A180;
$base-500: #958360;
$base-600: #74674E;
$base-700: #544B3B;
$base-800: #383329;
$base-900: #23201B;
$base-hover: #A68D5B;
$base-subtle: #E9E5DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDAA84",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1EDE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2DACA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBBEA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2A180",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#958360",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#74674E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#544B3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}