Information about #BCB371 color

#BCB371 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BCB371 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 179, 113) (73.7% red, 70.2% green, 44.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 29 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BCB371 is a mildly saturated yellow that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Misty Moss (#BBB477). Slightly further away sit Dark Khaki (#BDB76B) and Golden Green (#BDB369).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 179, 113)), which gives #BCB371 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. #BCB371 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BCB371 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BCB371 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BCB371

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Dark Khaki color link
Dark Khaki

#BDB76B

Golden Green color link
Golden Green

#BDB369

Pomelo Olive color link
Pomelo Olive

#BFBD70

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Ecru color link
Ecru

#C2B280

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Safari color link
Safari

#C0A469

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BCB371
  • RGB188, 179, 113
  • CMYK0, 4, 29, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 179, 113)
  • HSL53°, 36%, 59%
  • HSL Precise52.8°, 35.885%, 59.02%
  • HSV53°, 40%, 74%
  • HSB53°, 40%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.702, 0.443)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.702, 0.443, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.702, 0.443)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBCB371
  • DECIMAL ID12366705
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01