What color is #BCB757?

#BCB757 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 183, 87), and in HSL hsl(57, 43%, 54%).

Is #BCB757 accessible as text?

On white, #BCB757 has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB757, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB757?

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

What colors go well with #BCB757?

#BCB757 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #575CBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB757 below.

Is #BCB757 good for buttons?

#BCB757 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB757 — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB757 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB757 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB757 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB757

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB757 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB757 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB757 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 #BCB757 Secondary #526A37 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 #BCB757 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909A71 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 #BCB757 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 #BCB757 Secondary #E2E2C2 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 #BCB757 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 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

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 #BCB757 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEEE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A0BC57 — 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 #BCB757 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCB757;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 183 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.119 106.2);
  --color-50: #FBFBF4;
  --color-100: #F4F3E1;
  --color-200: #E8E6C5;
  --color-300: #D3D19C;
  --color-400: #BDB975;
  --color-500: #A09C55;
  --color-600: #7C7946;
  --color-700: #595736;
  --color-800: #3B3A26;
  --color-900: #242419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF4',
    100: '#F4F3E1',
    200: '#E8E6C5',
    300: '#D3D19C',
    400: '#BDB975',
    500: '#A09C55',
    600: '#7C7946',
    700: '#595736',
    800: '#3B3A26',
    900: '#242419',
  },
}

$base: #BCB757;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF4;
$base-100: #F4F3E1;
$base-200: #E8E6C5;
$base-300: #D3D19C;
$base-400: #BDB975;
$base-500: #A09C55;
$base-600: #7C7946;
$base-700: #595736;
$base-800: #3B3A26;
$base-900: #242419;
$base-hover: #9E993F;
$base-subtle: #E7E6D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB757",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4F3E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8E6C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3D19C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BDB975",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A09C55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C7946",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#595736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BCB757

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Pairs with #BCB757

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