darkkhaki

#BDB76B

CSS color

Dark Khaki (#BDB76B) is a muted, warm yellow-green with military khaki associations, one of the CSS named colors. It falls between olive and tan on the color spectrum, suggesting desert camouflage, dried grasses, and safari aesthetics. It is used in outdoor gear branding, military-inspired fashion, and warm, earthy design palettes with a natural, utilitarian quality.

Color Values

HEX

#BDB76B

RGB

189, 183, 107

HSL

55.6, 38.3%, 58.0%

HSV

55.6, 43.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.2%, 43.4%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.7675 0.098 104.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BDB76B;
color: #BDB76B;
border-color: #BDB76B;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 200 #FDE68A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

10.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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