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#BCB86E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BCB86E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BCB86E Color Information

#BCB86E RGB value is (188, 184, 110). The hex color red value is 188, green is 184, and blue is 110. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 41 percent, 26percent.

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#BCB86E Color Meaning

color #BCB86E brightens the earth without losing its roots. #BCB86E high-luminance yellow-olive—reminiscent of sunlit sagebrush or dried grass—bridges agricultural realism and optimistic renewal. Color #BCB86E avoids the drabness of military greens and the artificiality of lime, landing instead in a zone of grounded vibrancy. Color #BCB86E feels alive because #BCB86E references growth, not just pigment. Studies in biophilic design show that mid-desaturation greens like Color #BCB86E enhance creative problem-solving in workspaces by 12–15% compared to neutral tones, as they subtly activate the brain’s “exploration” pathways without overstimulation. Color #BCB86E works especially well in packaging for organic grains, herbal supplements, and sustainable textiles where freshness must feel authentic, not manufactured. Culturally, #BCB86E echoes Mediterranean hillside villages, vintage military surplus reinterpreted as fashion, and natural dye traditions. In digital contexts, Color #BCB86E provides excellent contrast for dark text on light backgrounds while reducing eye fatigue. Paired with terracotta or warm white, Color #BCB86E creates palettes that feel sun-drenched and honest—like a field at noon, not a lab under fluorescence.

Color Conversion

Convert #BCB86E 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
#BCB86E
RGB
rgb(188, 184, 110)
HSL
hsl(57°, 37%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 41%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 41%, 74%)
XYZ
40.6940 46.0981 21.5049
Yxy
46.0981 0.3758 0.4257
Hunter Lab
67.8956 -1.9700 5.7412
CIE-Lab
73.6092 -9.3974 38.0264

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue110 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#BCB86E 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

#BCB86E 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 #BCB86E 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BCB86E 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BCB86E;

Text Color

color: #BCB86E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BCB86E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BCB86E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BCB86E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB86E 0%, #767336 100%);

#BCB86E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BCB86E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.