What color is #BEB467?

#BEB467 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(190, 180, 103), and in HSL hsl(53, 40%, 57%).

Is #BEB467 accessible as text?

On white, #BEB467 has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEB467, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEB467?

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

What colors go well with #BEB467?

#BEB467 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6570BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEB467 below.

Is #BEB467 good for buttons?

#BEB467 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEB467 — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEB467 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BEB467 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEB467 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEB467

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEB467 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEB467 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BEB467 Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 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 #BEB467 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C 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 #BEB467 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #BEB467 Accent #AAC4B7 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 #BEB467 Secondary #E3E0C6 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 #BEB467 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BEB467

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For fashion

People also use #BEB467 with

Camel Pistachio Very Peri 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEEE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AABD65 — 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 #BEB467 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEB467;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 180 103;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.099 101.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F1E2;
  --color-200: #E6E3C6;
  --color-300: #D1CB9E;
  --color-400: #BAB278;
  --color-500: #9E9557;
  --color-600: #7A7448;
  --color-700: #585437;
  --color-800: #3A3827;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F1E2',
    200: '#E6E3C6',
    300: '#D1CB9E',
    400: '#BAB278',
    500: '#9E9557',
    600: '#7A7448',
    700: '#585437',
    800: '#3A3827',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #BEB467;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F1E2;
$base-200: #E6E3C6;
$base-300: #D1CB9E;
$base-400: #BAB278;
$base-500: #9E9557;
$base-600: #7A7448;
$base-700: #585437;
$base-800: #3A3827;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #A39846;
$base-subtle: #E8E6D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEB467",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E3C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1CB9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BAB278",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E9557",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A7448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585437",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3827",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}