What color is #BDBD71?

#BDBD71 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(189, 189, 113), and in HSL hsl(60, 37%, 59%).

Is #BDBD71 accessible as text?

On white, #BDBD71 has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.68:1 (passes). For text placed on #BDBD71, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BDBD71?

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

What colors go well with #BDBD71?

#BDBD71 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7070BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BDBD71 below.

Is #BDBD71 good for buttons?

#BDBD71 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BDBD71 — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BDBD71 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BDBD71 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BDBD71 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BDBD71

Not just a swatch — here's how #BDBD71 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BDBD71 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BDBD71 Secondary #B16909 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 #BDBD71 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 #BDBD71 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 #BDBD71 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 #BDBD71 Secondary #E6E7CD 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 #BDBD71 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BDBD71

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BDBD71 with

Khaki Pistachio Very Peri 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F0E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A3BD70 — 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 #BDBD71 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BDBD71;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 189 113;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.098 108.5);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F3E3;
  --color-200: #E5E5C7;
  --color-300: #CFCFA0;
  --color-400: #B8B87A;
  --color-500: #9B9B5A;
  --color-600: #78784A;
  --color-700: #565638;
  --color-800: #393928;
  --color-900: #24241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F3F3E3',
    200: '#E5E5C7',
    300: '#CFCFA0',
    400: '#B8B87A',
    500: '#9B9B5A',
    600: '#78784A',
    700: '#565638',
    800: '#393928',
    900: '#24241A',
  },
}

$base: #BDBD71;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F3E3;
$base-200: #E5E5C7;
$base-300: #CFCFA0;
$base-400: #B8B87A;
$base-500: #9B9B5A;
$base-600: #78784A;
$base-700: #565638;
$base-800: #393928;
$base-900: #24241A;
$base-hover: #A5A54C;
$base-subtle: #E8E8D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BDBD71",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5E5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFCFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B9B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78784A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#565638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}