What color is #BCB166?

#BCB166 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 177, 102), and in HSL hsl(52, 39%, 57%).

Is #BCB166 accessible as text?

On white, #BCB166 has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.62:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB166, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB166?

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

What colors go well with #BCB166?

#BCB166 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6772BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB166 below.

Is #BCB166 good for buttons?

#BCB166 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB166 — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB166 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB166 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB166 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB166

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB166 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB166 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB166 Secondary #B1680D Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #BCB166 Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680D Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

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 #BCB166 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 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 #BCB166 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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 #BCB166 Secondary #E0DDC4 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 #BCB166 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 68/100

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 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BCB166

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #BCB166 with

Camel 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEEE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ABBC67 — 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 #BCB166 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Revenue

$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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:root {
  --color-base: #BCB166;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 177 102;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.097 101.0);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F1E2;
  --color-200: #E6E2C6;
  --color-300: #D1CA9E;
  --color-400: #B9B179;
  --color-500: #9D9458;
  --color-600: #797349;
  --color-700: #575338;
  --color-800: #3A3727;
  --color-900: #242219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F1E2',
    200: '#E6E2C6',
    300: '#D1CA9E',
    400: '#B9B179',
    500: '#9D9458',
    600: '#797349',
    700: '#575338',
    800: '#3A3727',
    900: '#242219',
  },
}

$base: #BCB166;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F1E2;
$base-200: #E6E2C6;
$base-300: #D1CA9E;
$base-400: #B9B179;
$base-500: #9D9458;
$base-600: #797349;
$base-700: #575338;
$base-800: #3A3727;
$base-900: #242219;
$base-hover: #A29647;
$base-subtle: #E8E5D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB166",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E2C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D1CA9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9B179",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D9458",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797349",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575338",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}