Information about #BCBD7F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BCBD7F is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 189, 127) (73.7% red, 74.1% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 24 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BCBD7F reads as a softly balanced yellow and floats near the light end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pastel Olive (#BCBC82). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pine Glade (#BDC07E) and Dark Pastel Yellow (#C4BB7D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(188, 189, 127)), which gives #BCBD7F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 10.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.0:1. No one has named #BCBD7F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BCBD7F color variations

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#BCBD7F 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 #BCBD7F

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

Pastel Olive color link
Pastel Olive

#BCBC82

Pine Glade color link
Pine Glade

#BDC07E

Sage color link
Sage

#BCB88A

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Yuma color link
Yuma

#C7B882

Ecru color link
Ecru

#C2B280

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

Nirvana color link
Nirvana

#C3BF8B

#BCBD7F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BCBD7F
  • RGB188, 189, 127
  • CMYK0, 0, 24, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 189, 127)
  • HSL61°, 32%, 62%
  • HSL Precise60.968°, 31.959%, 61.961%
  • HSV61°, 33%, 74%
  • HSB61°, 33%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.741, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.741, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.741, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBCBD7F
  • DECIMAL ID12369279
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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