What color is #BDAE07?

#BDAE07 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 174, 7), and in HSL hsl(55, 93%, 38%).

Is #BDAE07 accessible as text?

On white, #BDAE07 has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDAE07, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDAE07?

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

What colors go well with #BDAE07?

#BDAE07 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0716BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDAE07 below.

Is #BDAE07 good for buttons?

#BDAE07 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDAE07 — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDAE07 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #BDAE07 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.

#BDAE07 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDAE07

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDAE07 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDAE07 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDAE07 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #BDAE07 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #BDAE07 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Brass 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 #BDAE07 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass 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 #BDAE07 Secondary #DDDAB1 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BDAE07 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BDAE07

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People also use #BDAE07 with

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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 #F5F1CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8EBB07 — 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 #BDAE07 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDAE07;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 174 7;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.155 103.2);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDFAD8;
  --color-200: #FCF5B1;
  --color-300: #F4EA7C;
  --color-400: #E6D94C;
  --color-500: #CCBF29;
  --color-600: #9B9127;
  --color-700: #6D6722;
  --color-800: #47431A;
  --color-900: #2B2912;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDFAD8',
    200: '#FCF5B1',
    300: '#F4EA7C',
    400: '#E6D94C',
    500: '#CCBF29',
    600: '#9B9127',
    700: '#6D6722',
    800: '#47431A',
    900: '#2B2912',
  },
}

$base: #BDAE07;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDFAD8;
$base-200: #FCF5B1;
$base-300: #F4EA7C;
$base-400: #E6D94C;
$base-500: #CCBF29;
$base-600: #9B9127;
$base-700: #6D6722;
$base-800: #47431A;
$base-900: #2B2912;
$base-hover: #968A05;
$base-subtle: #F1ECAE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDAE07",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF5B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4EA7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6D94C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CCBF29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B9127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D6722",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47431A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2912",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BDAE07

Color Lab

Pairs with #BDAE07

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