What color is #BC9939?

#BC9939 is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(188, 153, 57), and in HSL hsl(44, 53%, 48%).

Is #BC9939 accessible as text?

On white, #BC9939 has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC9939, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC9939?

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

What colors go well with #BC9939?

#BC9939 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3A5CBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC9939 below.

Is #BC9939 good for buttons?

#BC9939 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC9939 — white text only reaches 2.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC9939 the same as CSS darkgoldenrod?

No — #BC9939 is not the CSS named color darkgoldenrod, but darkgoldenrod (#B8860B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC9939 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC9939

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC9939 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC9939 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC9939 Secondary #B26712 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 #BC9939 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 #BC9939 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 #BC9939 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 #BC9939 Secondary #D5C9AB 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 #BC9939 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BC9939

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #BC9939 with

Indian Red Apple Green Denim Blue Greige Army Green

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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE9DA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B3BB3A — 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 #BC9939 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC9939;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 153 57;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.120 88.5);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F6F0DF;
  --color-200: #ECE0C1;
  --color-300: #DAC895;
  --color-400: #C5AD6D;
  --color-500: #A9904C;
  --color-600: #827040;
  --color-700: #5D5132;
  --color-800: #3D3624;
  --color-900: #262217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dijon: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F6F0DF',
    200: '#ECE0C1',
    300: '#DAC895',
    400: '#C5AD6D',
    500: '#A9904C',
    600: '#827040',
    700: '#5D5132',
    800: '#3D3624',
    900: '#262217',
  },
}

$base: #BC9939;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F6F0DF;
$base-200: #ECE0C1;
$base-300: #DAC895;
$base-400: #C5AD6D;
$base-500: #A9904C;
$base-600: #827040;
$base-700: #5D5132;
$base-800: #3D3624;
$base-900: #262217;
$base-hover: #967A2E;
$base-subtle: #E7DFC7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC9939",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F0DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECE0C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAC895",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C5AD6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A9904C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#827040",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3624",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}