What color is #BCB97E?

#BCB97E is a light, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 185, 126), and in HSL hsl(57, 32%, 62%).

Is #BCB97E accessible as text?

On white, #BCB97E has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCB97E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCB97E?

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

What colors go well with #BCB97E?

#BCB97E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7F82BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCB97E below.

Is #BCB97E good for buttons?

#BCB97E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCB97E — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCB97E the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCB97E is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCB97E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCB97E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCB97E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCB97E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCB97E 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BCB97E Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8AF9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Khaki sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BCB97E 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 #BCB97E 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BCB97E Secondary #E5E4D0 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 #BCB97E 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BCB97E

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BCB97E with

Khaki Dark Sea Green Glaucous 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F0E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ACBD7F — 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 #BCB97E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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Botanical Wash

250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCB97E;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 185 126;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.4% 0.078 105.6);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F2F1E4;
  --color-200: #E3E2C9;
  --color-300: #CCCAA3;
  --color-400: #B3B17F;
  --color-500: #97945E;
  --color-600: #75734D;
  --color-700: #54533A;
  --color-800: #383729;
  --color-900: #23221A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F2F1E4',
    200: '#E3E2C9',
    300: '#CCCAA3',
    400: '#B3B17F',
    500: '#97945E',
    600: '#75734D',
    700: '#54533A',
    800: '#383729',
    900: '#23221A',
  },
}

$base: #BCB97E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F2F1E4;
$base-200: #E3E2C9;
$base-300: #CCCAA3;
$base-400: #B3B17F;
$base-500: #97945E;
$base-600: #75734D;
$base-700: #54533A;
$base-800: #383729;
$base-900: #23221A;
$base-hover: #A7A356;
$base-subtle: #E9E8DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCB97E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2F1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3E2C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCCAA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B3B17F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97945E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75734D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#54533A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383729",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23221A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}