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#BCB476 color code is #BCB476. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bcb476.

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#BCB476 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BCB476 is 0.4464. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.12:1 against white and 9.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BCB476 on white2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BCB476 on black9.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BCB4762.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BCB4769.93:1AAA

#BCB476 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BCB476?+
The hex code for #BCB476 is #BCB476. In RGB it's rgb(188, 180, 118), and in HSL it's hsl(53, 34%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #BCB476?+
#BCB476 in RGB is (188, 180, 118). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 180, 118).
What is the CMYK value of #BCB476?+
#BCB476 converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 37%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BCB476.
Is #bcb476 a warm or cool color?+
#BCB476 (#BCB476) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bcb476 belong to?+
#BCB476 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 53°, 34%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #bcb476 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BCB476 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.12:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bcb476?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BCB476 (#BCB476) is 4696 C Haystack, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BCB476 in design

Practical guidance for using #bcb476 (#BCB476) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BCB476 (#BCB476) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BCB476 (#BCB476) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BCB476 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bcb476 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BCB476 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BCB476

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bcb476 (#BCB476). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold