What color is #BDBD50?

#BDBD50 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 189, 80), and in HSL hsl(60, 45%, 53%).

Is #BDBD50 accessible as text?

On white, #BDBD50 has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDBD50, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDBD50?

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

What colors go well with #BDBD50?

#BDBD50 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5151BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDBD50 below.

Is #BDBD50 good for buttons?

#BDBD50 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDBD50 — white text only reaches 1.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDBD50 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BDBD50 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDBD50 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDBD50

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDBD50 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDBD50 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDBD50 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #BDBD50 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 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 #BDBD50 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #BDBD50 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 #BDBD50 Secondary #E5E7C4 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 #BDBD50 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 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BDBD50 with

Camel Mantis Cerulean 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 9.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #99BD51 — 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 #BDBD50 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDBD50;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 189 80;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.7% 0.131 109.1);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F4E1;
  --color-200: #E8E8C4;
  --color-300: #D5D59B;
  --color-400: #BEBE74;
  --color-500: #A2A253;
  --color-600: #7D7D45;
  --color-700: #5A5A35;
  --color-800: #3B3B26;
  --color-900: #252519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F4E1',
    200: '#E8E8C4',
    300: '#D5D59B',
    400: '#BEBE74',
    500: '#A2A253',
    600: '#7D7D45',
    700: '#5A5A35',
    800: '#3B3B26',
    900: '#252519',
  },
}

$base: #BDBD50;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F4E1;
$base-200: #E8E8C4;
$base-300: #D5D59B;
$base-400: #BEBE74;
$base-500: #A2A253;
$base-600: #7D7D45;
$base-700: #5A5A35;
$base-800: #3B3B26;
$base-900: #252519;
$base-hover: #9D9D3B;
$base-subtle: #E7E7CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDBD50",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5D59B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BEBE74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A2A253",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D7D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BDBD50

Color Lab

Pairs with #BDBD50

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