What color is #BDBA52?

#BDBA52 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 186, 82), and in HSL hsl(58, 45%, 53%).

Is #BDBA52 accessible as text?

On white, #BDBA52 has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDBA52, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDBA52?

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

What colors go well with #BDBA52?

#BDBA52 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5155BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDBA52 below.

Is #BDBA52 good for buttons?

#BDBA52 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDBA52 — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDBA52 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BDBA52 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDBA52 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDBA52

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDBA52 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDBA52 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDBA52 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 #BDBA52 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #BDBA52 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 #BDBA52 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 #BDBA52 Secondary #E4E4C3 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 #BDBA52 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BDBA52 with

Camel Mantis Tanzanite Platinum 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 9.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #9DBD51 — 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 #BDBA52 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDBA52;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 186 82;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.1% 0.126 107.5);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F4E1;
  --color-200: #E8E7C4;
  --color-300: #D5D39B;
  --color-400: #BEBC74;
  --color-500: #A29F53;
  --color-600: #7D7B45;
  --color-700: #5A5835;
  --color-800: #3B3B26;
  --color-900: #252419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F4E1',
    200: '#E8E7C4',
    300: '#D5D39B',
    400: '#BEBC74',
    500: '#A29F53',
    600: '#7D7B45',
    700: '#5A5835',
    800: '#3B3B26',
    900: '#252419',
  },
}

$base: #BDBA52;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F4E1;
$base-200: #E8E7C4;
$base-300: #D5D39B;
$base-400: #BEBC74;
$base-500: #A29F53;
$base-600: #7D7B45;
$base-700: #5A5835;
$base-800: #3B3B26;
$base-900: #252419;
$base-hover: #9D9A3B;
$base-subtle: #E7E7CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDBA52",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E7C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5D39B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEBC74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A29F53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D7B45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BDBA52

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Pairs with #BDBA52

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