#BCB89E Hex Color
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The hex code #bcb89e is a pale, ashy yellow with gray and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a dusty, practical feel, suited to budget, sale, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep brown, since white can wash it out. Black text provides about 10.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #bcb89e
What is #bcb89e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bcb89e is rgb(188, 184, 158), in HSL hsl(52, 18%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 16%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bcb89e?
Does #bcb89e look warm or cool?
#bcb89e reads as a muted warm neutral because its yellow base is softened by gray and olive undertones. The low saturation keeps it restrained rather than sunny, making it useful when a layout needs warmth without vivid color.
Is #bcb89e readable on white or black?
#bcb89e has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.