What color is #BCB138?

#BCB138 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 177, 56), and in HSL hsl(55, 54%, 48%).

Is #BCB138 accessible as text?

On white, #BCB138 has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB138, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB138?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #BCB138?

#BCB138 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3843BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB138 below.

Is #BCB138 good for buttons?

#BCB138 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB138 — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB138 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB138 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB138 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB138

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB138 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB138 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB138 Secondary #B1680B Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Brass 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 #BCB138 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680B Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Brass 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 #BCB138 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

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 #BCB138 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Brass 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 #BCB138 Secondary #DFDCB8 Support #999186 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 #BCB138 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BCB138 with

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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 8.4:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #9BBC38 — 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 #BCB138 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCB138;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 177 56;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.8% 0.138 104.1);
  --color-50: #FCFBF3;
  --color-100: #F6F4DF;
  --color-200: #ECE8C0;
  --color-300: #DAD595;
  --color-400: #C6BE6C;
  --color-500: #AAA24B;
  --color-600: #837D3F;
  --color-700: #5D5A32;
  --color-800: #3D3B23;
  --color-900: #262517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brass: {
    50: '#FCFBF3',
    100: '#F6F4DF',
    200: '#ECE8C0',
    300: '#DAD595',
    400: '#C6BE6C',
    500: '#AAA24B',
    600: '#837D3F',
    700: '#5D5A32',
    800: '#3D3B23',
    900: '#262517',
  },
}

$base: #BCB138;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFBF3;
$base-100: #F6F4DF;
$base-200: #ECE8C0;
$base-300: #DAD595;
$base-400: #C6BE6C;
$base-500: #AAA24B;
$base-600: #837D3F;
$base-700: #5D5A32;
$base-800: #3D3B23;
$base-900: #262517;
$base-hover: #978E2D;
$base-subtle: #E8E5C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB138",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F4DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECE8C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DAD595",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6BE6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AAA24B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#837D3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BCB138

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Pairs with #BCB138

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