What color is #BC930C?

#BC930C is a dark, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(188, 147, 12), and in HSL hsl(46, 88%, 39%).

Is #BC930C accessible as text?

On white, #BC930C has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC930C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC930C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #BC930C?

#BC930C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0C35BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC930C below.

Is #BC930C good for buttons?

#BC930C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC930C — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC930C the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BC930C is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) 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.

#BC930C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC930C

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC930C works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC930C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC930C Secondary #B36712 Accent #707A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Dijon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BC930C Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7B52 Accent #929970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Dijon 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 #BC930C Accent #AAC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Dijon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC930C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dijon 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC930C Secondary #D2C4A2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dijon 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 Dijon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC930C 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4EACC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A9BB0C — 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 #BC930C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC930C;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 147 12;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.3% 0.137 88.3);
  --color-50: #FEFBF0;
  --color-100: #FDF5D8;
  --color-200: #FAE9B2;
  --color-300: #F0D67F;
  --color-400: #E2C050;
  --color-500: #C8A42D;
  --color-600: #987E2A;
  --color-700: #6B5A24;
  --color-800: #463C1B;
  --color-900: #2B2513;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FEFBF0',
    100: '#FDF5D8',
    200: '#FAE9B2',
    300: '#F0D67F',
    400: '#E2C050',
    500: '#C8A42D',
    600: '#987E2A',
    700: '#6B5A24',
    800: '#463C1B',
    900: '#2B2513',
  },
}

$base: #BC930C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFBF0;
$base-100: #FDF5D8;
$base-200: #FAE9B2;
$base-300: #F0D67F;
$base-400: #E2C050;
$base-500: #C8A42D;
$base-600: #987E2A;
$base-700: #6B5A24;
$base-800: #463C1B;
$base-900: #2B2513;
$base-hover: #96750A;
$base-subtle: #F0E1B1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC930C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFBF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF5D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAE9B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0D67F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E2C050",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8A42D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#987E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B5A24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#463C1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B2513",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC930C

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC930C

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