What color is #B4BC6C?

#B4BC6C is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(180, 188, 108), and in HSL hsl(66, 37%, 58%).

Is #B4BC6C accessible as text?

On white, #B4BC6C has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #B4BC6C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B4BC6C?

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

What colors go well with #B4BC6C?

#B4BC6C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #746CBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B4BC6C below.

Is #B4BC6C good for buttons?

#B4BC6C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B4BC6C — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B4BC6C the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #B4BC6C is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#B4BC6C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B4BC6C

Not just a swatch — here's how #B4BC6C works with other colors. Named schemes with #B4BC6C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B4BC6C Secondary #B06906 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #B4BC6C Secondary #516A37 Accent #B06906 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #B4BC6C Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7D50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #B4BC6C Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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 #B4BC6C Secondary #E1E5C9 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 #B4BC6C 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 64/100

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 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 91/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B4BC6C with

Khaki Pistachio Very Peri 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEEFE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #99BC6C — 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 #B4BC6C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B4BC6C;
  --color-base-rgb: 180 188 108;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.1% 0.104 113.5);
  --color-50: #FAFAF4;
  --color-100: #F1F3E3;
  --color-200: #E2E5C7;
  --color-300: #CBCFA0;
  --color-400: #B2B87A;
  --color-500: #949B5A;
  --color-600: #73784A;
  --color-700: #535638;
  --color-800: #383928;
  --color-900: #23241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF4',
    100: '#F1F3E3',
    200: '#E2E5C7',
    300: '#CBCFA0',
    400: '#B2B87A',
    500: '#949B5A',
    600: '#73784A',
    700: '#535638',
    800: '#383928',
    900: '#23241A',
  },
}

$base: #B4BC6C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF4;
$base-100: #F1F3E3;
$base-200: #E2E5C7;
$base-300: #CBCFA0;
$base-400: #B2B87A;
$base-500: #949B5A;
$base-600: #73784A;
$base-700: #535638;
$base-800: #383928;
$base-900: #23241A;
$base-hover: #99A24B;
$base-subtle: #E6E8D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B4BC6C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F3E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E5C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBCFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B2B87A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#949B5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73784A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#535638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B4BC6C

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Pairs with #B4BC6C

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