What color is #BEB809?

#BEB809 is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(190, 184, 9), and in HSL hsl(58, 91%, 39%).

Is #BEB809 accessible as text?

On white, #BEB809 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEB809, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEB809?

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

What colors go well with #BEB809?

#BEB809 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #090FBE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEB809 below.

Is #BEB809 good for buttons?

#BEB809 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEB809 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEB809 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BEB809 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEB809 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEB809

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEB809 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEB809 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BEB809 Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Peridot 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 #BEB809 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Peridot 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 #BEB809 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Peridot 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 #BEB809 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Peridot 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 #BEB809 Secondary #E2E2B7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Peridot 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 Peridot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BEB809 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 63/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BEB809

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For fashion

People also use #BEB809 with

Persimmon Kelly Green Klein Blue 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F3CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #88BE09 — 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 #BEB809 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BEB809;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 184 9;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.162 107.3);
  --color-50: #FEFEF0;
  --color-100: #FDFCD8;
  --color-200: #FBF9B1;
  --color-300: #F2EE7D;
  --color-400: #E4DF4E;
  --color-500: #CBC52A;
  --color-600: #9A9628;
  --color-700: #6C6A23;
  --color-800: #46451B;
  --color-900: #2B2A12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peridot: {
    50: '#FEFEF0',
    100: '#FDFCD8',
    200: '#FBF9B1',
    300: '#F2EE7D',
    400: '#E4DF4E',
    500: '#CBC52A',
    600: '#9A9628',
    700: '#6C6A23',
    800: '#46451B',
    900: '#2B2A12',
  },
}

$base: #BEB809;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFEF0;
$base-100: #FDFCD8;
$base-200: #FBF9B1;
$base-300: #F2EE7D;
$base-400: #E4DF4E;
$base-500: #CBC52A;
$base-600: #9A9628;
$base-700: #6C6A23;
$base-800: #46451B;
$base-900: #2B2A12;
$base-hover: #989307;
$base-subtle: #F1EEB0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEB809",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDFCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBF9B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2EE7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4DF4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CBC52A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A9628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C6A23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46451B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}