What color is #BFC388?

#BFC388 is a light, muted yellow. In RGB it is rgb(191, 195, 136), and in HSL hsl(64, 33%, 65%).

Is #BFC388 accessible as text?

On white, #BFC388 has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.38:1 (passes). For text placed on #BFC388, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BFC388?

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

What colors go well with #BFC388?

#BFC388 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8C88C3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BFC388 below.

Is #BFC388 good for buttons?

#BFC388 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BFC388 — white text only reaches 1.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BFC388 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #BFC388 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#BFC388 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BFC388

Not just a swatch — here's how #BFC388 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BFC388 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BFC388 Secondary #B06907 Accent #6D7B49 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BFC388 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F 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 #BFC388 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B06907 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 #BFC388 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BFC388 Secondary #EBEDD9 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 #BFC388 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 61/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 74/100

High

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BFC388

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BFC388 with

Tan Dark Sea Green Cool Gray Platinum 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F1E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ACC388 — 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 #BFC388 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BFC388;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 195 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.0% 0.078 111.3);
  --color-50: #FAFAF5;
  --color-100: #F1F2E3;
  --color-200: #E2E4C9;
  --color-300: #CACDA2;
  --color-400: #B1B47E;
  --color-500: #94975D;
  --color-600: #73754C;
  --color-700: #53553A;
  --color-800: #373829;
  --color-900: #22231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FAFAF5',
    100: '#F1F2E3',
    200: '#E2E4C9',
    300: '#CACDA2',
    400: '#B1B47E',
    500: '#94975D',
    600: '#73754C',
    700: '#53553A',
    800: '#373829',
    900: '#22231A',
  },
}

$base: #BFC388;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFAF5;
$base-100: #F1F2E3;
$base-200: #E2E4C9;
$base-300: #CACDA2;
$base-400: #B1B47E;
$base-500: #94975D;
$base-600: #73754C;
$base-700: #53553A;
$base-800: #373829;
$base-900: #22231A;
$base-hover: #A8AD5C;
$base-subtle: #EAEBDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BFC388",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2E4C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CACDA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1B47E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94975D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#73754C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53553A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#22231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}