What color is #BDB82E?

#BDB82E is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 184, 46), and in HSL hsl(58, 61%, 46%).

Is #BDB82E accessible as text?

On white, #BDB82E has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDB82E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDB82E?

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

What colors go well with #BDB82E?

#BDB82E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E33BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDB82E below.

Is #BDB82E good for buttons?

#BDB82E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDB82E — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDB82E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BDB82E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDB82E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDB82E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDB82E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDB82E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDB82E Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Dark Khaki 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 #BDB82E Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki 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 #BDB82E Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark 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 #BDB82E Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Dark 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 #BDB82E Secondary #E2E2BA Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BDB82E 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EFD7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #92BD2E — 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 #BDB82E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDB82E;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 184 46;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.150 107.3);
  --color-50: #FCFCF2;
  --color-100: #F8F7DD;
  --color-200: #EFEDBD;
  --color-300: #DFDC90;
  --color-400: #CBC867;
  --color-500: #B0AD45;
  --color-600: #87843B;
  --color-700: #605E2F;
  --color-800: #3F3E22;
  --color-900: #272616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFCF2',
    100: '#F8F7DD',
    200: '#EFEDBD',
    300: '#DFDC90',
    400: '#CBC867',
    500: '#B0AD45',
    600: '#87843B',
    700: '#605E2F',
    800: '#3F3E22',
    900: '#272616',
  },
}

$base: #BDB82E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF2;
$base-100: #F8F7DD;
$base-200: #EFEDBD;
$base-300: #DFDC90;
$base-400: #CBC867;
$base-500: #B0AD45;
$base-600: #87843B;
$base-700: #605E2F;
$base-800: #3F3E22;
$base-900: #272616;
$base-hover: #979325;
$base-subtle: #E9E8C3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDB82E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8F7DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFEDBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFDC90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CBC867",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B0AD45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87843B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#605E2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F3E22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BDB82E

Color Lab

Pairs with #BDB82E

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