What color is #BCB86B?

#BCB86B is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 184, 107), and in HSL hsl(57, 38%, 58%).

Is #BCB86B accessible as text?

On white, #BCB86B has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB86B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB86B?

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

What colors go well with #BCB86B?

#BCB86B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6B6FBD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB86B below.

Is #BCB86B good for buttons?

#BCB86B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB86B — white text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB86B the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB86B is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB86B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB86B

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB86B works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB86B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB86B 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 #BCB86B 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 #BCB86B 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 #BCB86B 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 #BCB86B Secondary #E3E3C9 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 #BCB86B 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BCB86B

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #BCB86B with

Khaki 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFEFE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A6BD6B — 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 #BCB86B 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

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #BCB86B;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 184 107;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.9% 0.099 105.9);
  --color-50: #FBFAF4;
  --color-100: #F3F2E2;
  --color-200: #E6E4C7;
  --color-300: #D0CE9F;
  --color-400: #B8B57A;
  --color-500: #9C9959;
  --color-600: #797649;
  --color-700: #575538;
  --color-800: #3A3927;
  --color-900: #242319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFAF4',
    100: '#F3F2E2',
    200: '#E6E4C7',
    300: '#D0CE9F',
    400: '#B8B57A',
    500: '#9C9959',
    600: '#797649',
    700: '#575538',
    800: '#3A3927',
    900: '#242319',
  },
}

$base: #BCB86B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFAF4;
$base-100: #F3F2E2;
$base-200: #E6E4C7;
$base-300: #D0CE9F;
$base-400: #B8B57A;
$base-500: #9C9959;
$base-600: #797649;
$base-700: #575538;
$base-800: #3A3927;
$base-900: #242319;
$base-hover: #A39F49;
$base-subtle: #E8E7D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB86B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFAF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3F2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6E4C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0CE9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8B57A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C9959",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#797649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#575538",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A3927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#242319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}