What color is #BDB128?

#BDB128 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 177, 40), and in HSL hsl(55, 65%, 45%).

Is #BDB128 accessible as text?

On white, #BDB128 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDB128, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDB128?

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

What colors go well with #BDB128?

#BDB128 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2835BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDB128 below.

Is #BDB128 good for buttons?

#BDB128 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDB128 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDB128 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #BDB128 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.

#BDB128 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDB128

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDB128 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDB128 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDB128 Secondary #B1680B 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 #BDB128 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B 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 #BDB128 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 #BDB128 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 #BDB128 Secondary #DFDCB6 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 #BDB128 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

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 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

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 #BDB128

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People also use #BDB128 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EED6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #98BD28 — 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 #BDB128 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDB128;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 177 40;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.8% 0.147 104.1);
  --color-50: #FDFCF2;
  --color-100: #F9F6DD;
  --color-200: #F1ECBC;
  --color-300: #E2DB8E;
  --color-400: #CFC663;
  --color-500: #B4AA41;
  --color-600: #898338;
  --color-700: #625D2D;
  --color-800: #403D21;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FDFCF2',
    100: '#F9F6DD',
    200: '#F1ECBC',
    300: '#E2DB8E',
    400: '#CFC663',
    500: '#B4AA41',
    600: '#898338',
    700: '#625D2D',
    800: '#403D21',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #BDB128;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDFCF2;
$base-100: #F9F6DD;
$base-200: #F1ECBC;
$base-300: #E2DB8E;
$base-400: #CFC663;
$base-500: #B4AA41;
$base-600: #898338;
$base-700: #625D2D;
$base-800: #403D21;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #978E20;
$base-subtle: #EAE6C0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDB128",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9F6DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1ECBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2DB8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CFC663",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4AA41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#898338",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#625D2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403D21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BDB128

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