What color is #BCBC38?

#BCBC38 is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(188, 188, 56), and in HSL hsl(60, 54%, 48%).

Is #BCBC38 accessible as text?

On white, #BCBC38 has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #BCBC38, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BCBC38?

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

What colors go well with #BCBC38?

#BCBC38 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #3838BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BCBC38 below.

Is #BCBC38 good for buttons?

#BCBC38 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BCBC38 — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BCBC38 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BCBC38 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BCBC38 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BCBC38

Not just a swatch — here's how #BCBC38 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BCBC38 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BCBC38 Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD 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 #BCBC38 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 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 #BCBC38 Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 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 #BCBC38 Accent #A9C4B8 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 #BCBC38 Secondary #E4E5BE 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 #BCBC38 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #EFEFDA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #90BC38 — 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 #BCBC38 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BCBC38;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 188 56;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.2% 0.149 109.4);
  --color-50: #FCFCF3;
  --color-100: #F6F6DF;
  --color-200: #ECECC0;
  --color-300: #DADA95;
  --color-400: #C6C66C;
  --color-500: #AAAA4B;
  --color-600: #83833F;
  --color-700: #5D5D32;
  --color-800: #3D3D23;
  --color-900: #262617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FCFCF3',
    100: '#F6F6DF',
    200: '#ECECC0',
    300: '#DADA95',
    400: '#C6C66C',
    500: '#AAAA4B',
    600: '#83833F',
    700: '#5D5D32',
    800: '#3D3D23',
    900: '#262617',
  },
}

$base: #BCBC38;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCFCF3;
$base-100: #F6F6DF;
$base-200: #ECECC0;
$base-300: #DADA95;
$base-400: #C6C66C;
$base-500: #AAAA4B;
$base-600: #83833F;
$base-700: #5D5D32;
$base-800: #3D3D23;
$base-900: #262617;
$base-hover: #97972D;
$base-subtle: #E8E8C7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BCBC38",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#ECECC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DADA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C6C66C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AAAA4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#83833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5D5D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BCBC38

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Pairs with #BCBC38

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