What color is #BFA174?

#BFA174 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(191, 161, 116), and in HSL hsl(36, 37%, 60%).

Is #BFA174 accessible as text?

On white, #BFA174 has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #BFA174, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BFA174?

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

What colors go well with #BFA174?

#BFA174 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7391BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BFA174 below.

Is #BFA174 good for buttons?

#BFA174 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BFA174 — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BFA174 the same as CSS tan?

No — #BFA174 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BFA174 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BFA174

Not just a swatch — here's how #BFA174 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BFA174 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BFA174 Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Camel 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 #BFA174 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BFA174 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Camel 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 #BFA174 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Camel 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 #BFA174 Secondary #DCD1C1 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BFA174 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 64/100

High

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

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

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 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BFA174

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People also use #BFA174 with

Rosy Brown Dark Khaki Ocean Blue Greige Taupe

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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0ECE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFBA73 — 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 #BFA174 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BFA174;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 161 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.5% 0.070 77.4);
  --color-50: #FAF8F4;
  --color-100: #F3ECE3;
  --color-200: #E5D9C7;
  --color-300: #CFBCA0;
  --color-400: #B89F7A;
  --color-500: #9B815A;
  --color-600: #78664A;
  --color-700: #564A38;
  --color-800: #393228;
  --color-900: #24201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#FAF8F4',
    100: '#F3ECE3',
    200: '#E5D9C7',
    300: '#CFBCA0',
    400: '#B89F7A',
    500: '#9B815A',
    600: '#78664A',
    700: '#564A38',
    800: '#393228',
    900: '#24201A',
  },
}

$base: #BFA174;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F4;
$base-100: #F3ECE3;
$base-200: #E5D9C7;
$base-300: #CFBCA0;
$base-400: #B89F7A;
$base-500: #9B815A;
$base-600: #78664A;
$base-700: #564A38;
$base-800: #393228;
$base-900: #24201A;
$base-hover: #A8834D;
$base-subtle: #E9E2D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BFA174",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3ECE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D9C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFBCA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B89F7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B815A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78664A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#393228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}