analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBC71 — Sand
#BCBC71 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BCBC71
- fafaf5
- ebebd5
- dcdcb5
- cdcd95
- bebe75
- afaf55
- 919144
- 717135
- 515126
- 313117
- 111108
Color schemes using #BCBC71
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BCBC71 FAQ
What color is #BCBC71?
#BCBC71 is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBC71?
#BCBC71 is rgb(188, 188, 113) in RGB, hsl(60, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 40%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBC71?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.57:1.
What colors go well with #BCBC71?
Its direct complement is #7171BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7196BC and #9671BC gives you contrast without the vibration.