#BCB868 Color Meaning and Information

#BCB868 Color Information

#BCB868 RGB value is (188, 184, 104). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 104. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 45 percent, 26percent.

#BCB868

rgb(188, 184, 104)

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#BCB868 Color Meaning

color #BCB868 signifies practical camouflage, military earth, and subdued alertness. #BCB868 dusty, yellowish-brown, identical to Dark Khaki, evokes desert uniforms, dried grasses, and worn utilitarian fabric. Psychologically, Color #BCB868 encourages reliability, resourcefulness, and a grounded readiness that blends with the environment. #BCB868 culturally references expedition gear, historical field clothing, and the colors of arid landscapes. Spiritually, #BCB868 color represents the wisdom of adaptation, patience in austerity, and strength drawn from pragmatic connection to the land, acting as a symbol for resilient and versatile endurance.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB868 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#BCB868

RGB

rgb(188, 184, 104)

HSL

hsl(57°, 39%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 45%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(57°, 45%, 74%)

XYZ

40.3782 45.9718 19.8420

Yxy

45.9718 0.3802 0.4329

Hunter Lab

67.8025 -2.0907 6.0382

CIE-Lab

73.5272 -10.0216 40.9681

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)

74%

Green184 / 255 (72%)

72%

Blue104 / 255 (41%)

41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#BCB868 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BCB868 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BCB868 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BCB868

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.06:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB868 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BCB868

protanopia

#baba7b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB868;

Text Color

color: #BCB868;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB868;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB86840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB868;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB868 0%, #767334 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BCB868 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.