What color is #BE8E09?

#BE8E09 is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(190, 142, 9), and in HSL hsl(44, 91%, 39%).

Is #BE8E09 accessible as text?

On white, #BE8E09 has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #BE8E09, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BE8E09?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #BE8E09?

#BE8E09 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0939BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BE8E09 below.

Is #BE8E09 good for buttons?

#BE8E09 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BE8E09 — white text only reaches 2.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BE8E09 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BE8E09 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BE8E09 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BE8E09

Not just a swatch — here's how #BE8E09 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BE8E09 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE8E09 Secondary #B36714 Accent #707947 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BE8E09 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Dijon 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 #BE8E09 Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Dijon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BE8E09 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BE8E09 Secondary #D1C0A0 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BE8E09 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 70/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very 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. AA

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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4E9CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2BE09 — 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 #BE8E09 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BE8E09;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 142 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.5% 0.137 84.1);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF3D8;
  --color-200: #FBE7B1;
  --color-300: #F2D37D;
  --color-400: #E4BC4E;
  --color-500: #CBA02A;
  --color-600: #9A7B28;
  --color-700: #6C5923;
  --color-800: #463B1B;
  --color-900: #2B2412;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF3D8',
    200: '#FBE7B1',
    300: '#F2D37D',
    400: '#E4BC4E',
    500: '#CBA02A',
    600: '#9A7B28',
    700: '#6C5923',
    800: '#463B1B',
    900: '#2B2412',
  },
}

$base: #BE8E09;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF3D8;
$base-200: #FBE7B1;
$base-300: #F2D37D;
$base-400: #E4BC4E;
$base-500: #CBA02A;
$base-600: #9A7B28;
$base-700: #6C5923;
$base-800: #463B1B;
$base-900: #2B2412;
$base-hover: #987107;
$base-subtle: #F1DFB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BE8E09",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF3D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBE7B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2D37D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4BC4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBA02A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A7B28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C5923",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463B1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2412",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BE8E09

Color Lab

Pairs with #BE8E09

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