What color is #BCA65C?

#BCA65C is a medium amber. In RGB it is rgb(188, 166, 92), and in HSL hsl(46, 42%, 55%).

Is #BCA65C accessible as text?

On white, #BCA65C has a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCA65C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCA65C?

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

What colors go well with #BCA65C?

#BCA65C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C73BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCA65C below.

Is #BCA65C good for buttons?

#BCA65C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCA65C — white text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCA65C the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCA65C is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCA65C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCA65C

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCA65C works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCA65C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCA65C Secondary #B26810 Accent #6F7A47 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #BCA65C Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AE7C52 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Brass 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 #BCA65C Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163747

Brass 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 #BCA65C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Brass 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 #BCA65C Secondary #DBD4BB Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Brass 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 Brass carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BCA65C 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

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 66/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BCA65C

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People also use #BCA65C with

Rosy Brown Pistachio Very Peri Greige 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFECE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B3BC5C — 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 #BCA65C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BCA65C;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 166 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.8% 0.098 93.3);
  --color-50: #FBF9F4;
  --color-100: #F4EFE2;
  --color-200: #E7DFC5;
  --color-300: #D3C69C;
  --color-400: #BCAC76;
  --color-500: #9F8E55;
  --color-600: #7B6F47;
  --color-700: #585036;
  --color-800: #3B3626;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FBF9F4',
    100: '#F4EFE2',
    200: '#E7DFC5',
    300: '#D3C69C',
    400: '#BCAC76',
    500: '#9F8E55',
    600: '#7B6F47',
    700: '#585036',
    800: '#3B3626',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #BCA65C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF9F4;
$base-100: #F4EFE2;
$base-200: #E7DFC5;
$base-300: #D3C69C;
$base-400: #BCAC76;
$base-500: #9F8E55;
$base-600: #7B6F47;
$base-700: #585036;
$base-800: #3B3626;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #9F8941;
$base-subtle: #E8E2D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCA65C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF9F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EFE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7DFC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3C69C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BCAC76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F8E55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B6F47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#585036",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}