What color is #BCB653?

#BCB653 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 182, 83), and in HSL hsl(57, 44%, 53%).

Is #BCB653 accessible as text?

On white, #BCB653 has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB653, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB653?

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

What colors go well with #BCB653?

#BCB653 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5258BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB653 below.

Is #BCB653 good for buttons?

#BCB653 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB653 — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB653 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB653 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB653 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB653

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB653 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB653 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB653 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 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 #BCB653 Secondary #526A36 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

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 #BCB653 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 #BCB653 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 #BCB653 Secondary #E2E1C1 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 #BCB653 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BCB653 with

Camel Mantis Tanzanite 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 8.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #9EBC52 — 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 #BCB653 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCB653;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 182 83;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.121 105.7);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F3E1;
  --color-200: #E8E6C4;
  --color-300: #D4D19B;
  --color-400: #BDBA75;
  --color-500: #A19D54;
  --color-600: #7C7A46;
  --color-700: #595736;
  --color-800: #3B3A26;
  --color-900: #252419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F3E1',
    200: '#E8E6C4',
    300: '#D4D19B',
    400: '#BDBA75',
    500: '#A19D54',
    600: '#7C7A46',
    700: '#595736',
    800: '#3B3A26',
    900: '#252419',
  },
}

$base: #BCB653;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F3E1;
$base-200: #E8E6C4;
$base-300: #D4D19B;
$base-400: #BDBA75;
$base-500: #A19D54;
$base-600: #7C7A46;
$base-700: #595736;
$base-800: #3B3A26;
$base-900: #252419;
$base-hover: #9C973D;
$base-subtle: #E7E6CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB653",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E6C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D4D19B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDBA75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A19D54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7A46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BCB653

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Pairs with #BCB653

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