What color is #BDB275?

#BDB275 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(189, 178, 117), and in HSL hsl(51, 35%, 60%).

Is #BDB275 accessible as text?

On white, #BDB275 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDB275, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDB275?

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

What colors go well with #BDB275?

#BDB275 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7580BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDB275 below.

Is #BDB275 good for buttons?

#BDB275 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDB275 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDB275 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BDB275 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDB275 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDB275

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDB275 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDB275 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDB275 Secondary #B2680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Sand 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 #BDB275 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Sand 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BDB275 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B2680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Sand 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 #BDB275 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Sand holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BDB275 Secondary #E2DEC9 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Sand 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 Sand carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BDB275 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BDB275

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For fashion

People also use #BDB275 with

Khaki Pistachio Glaucous 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EEE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0BD75 — 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 #BDB275 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDB275;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 178 117;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.9% 0.081 99.2);
  --color-50: #FAF9F4;
  --color-100: #F2F0E3;
  --color-200: #E4E0C8;
  --color-300: #CEC7A1;
  --color-400: #B6AD7C;
  --color-500: #99905C;
  --color-600: #77704B;
  --color-700: #565139;
  --color-800: #393628;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sand: {
    50: '#FAF9F4',
    100: '#F2F0E3',
    200: '#E4E0C8',
    300: '#CEC7A1',
    400: '#B6AD7C',
    500: '#99905C',
    600: '#77704B',
    700: '#565139',
    800: '#393628',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #BDB275;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF9F4;
$base-100: #F2F0E3;
$base-200: #E4E0C8;
$base-300: #CEC7A1;
$base-400: #B6AD7C;
$base-500: #99905C;
$base-600: #77704B;
$base-700: #565139;
$base-800: #393628;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #A59850;
$base-subtle: #E9E6D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDB275",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F0E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4E0C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEC7A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B6AD7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#99905C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77704B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565139",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}