What color is #BEAD67?

#BEAD67 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(190, 173, 103), and in HSL hsl(48, 40%, 57%).

Is #BEAD67 accessible as text?

On white, #BEAD67 has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEAD67, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEAD67?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-400 (#ABAB9C).

What colors go well with #BEAD67?

#BEAD67 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6577BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEAD67 below.

Is #BEAD67 good for buttons?

#BEAD67 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEAD67 — white text only reaches 2.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEAD67 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BEAD67 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEAD67 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEAD67

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEAD67 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEAD67 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BEAD67 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BEAD67 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BEAD67 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #BEAD67 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BEAD67 Secondary #E0DAC2 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 #BEAD67 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BEAD67

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People also use #BEAD67 with

Rosy Brown Pistachio Glaucous Greige 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEDE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B2BD65 — 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 #BEAD67 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEAD67;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 173 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.092 96.1);
  --color-50: #FBF9F4;
  --color-100: #F3F0E2;
  --color-200: #E6E0C6;
  --color-300: #D1C79E;
  --color-400: #BAAD78;
  --color-500: #9E9057;
  --color-600: #7A7048;
  --color-700: #585137;
  --color-800: #3A3627;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBF9F4',
    100: '#F3F0E2',
    200: '#E6E0C6',
    300: '#D1C79E',
    400: '#BAAD78',
    500: '#9E9057',
    600: '#7A7048',
    700: '#585137',
    800: '#3A3627',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #BEAD67;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F4;
$base-100: #F3F0E2;
$base-200: #E6E0C6;
$base-300: #D1C79E;
$base-400: #BAAD78;
$base-500: #9E9057;
$base-600: #7A7048;
$base-700: #585137;
$base-800: #3A3627;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #A39046;
$base-subtle: #E8E4D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEAD67",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F0E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E0C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1C79E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAAD78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9057",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7048",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585137",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}