Color #BFCC87 Color / Colour Code #BFCC87
This page shows the hex color code for color #bfcc87 (#BFCC87). The colour is a yellow tone with 40% saturation and 66% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BFCC87 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BFCC87 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 41, 71, and 101 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 71, 191, and 311 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BFCC87
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 71 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 71 to 116 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 71 with its complement at 251 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BFCC87
Lightness variations at hue 71 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BFCC87
Design Use Cases for #BFCC87
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #BFCC87 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 66% lightness, #BFCC87 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#BFCC87 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 71). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BFCC87 (hue 71) to its complement at hue 251. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 101. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bfcc87, #9286cb);
CSS Code for #BFCC87
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Colors visually similar to #BFCC87 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BFCC87 (#BFCC87)
#BFCC87 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 191 red, 204 green, and 135 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 71 degrees with 40% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BFCC87 is 192/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BFCC87 against white is 1.72:1 and against black is 12.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9286CB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BFCC87. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CBB586 and #9CCB86, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BFCC87
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BFCC87?
- #BFCC87 is Color #BFCC87, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(191, 204, 135), HSL(71, 40%, 66%), and CMYK(6%, 0%, 34%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 192/255.
- Is #BFCC87 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BFCC87 has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BFCC87?
- The complementary colour is #9286CB (hue 251). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CBB586 and #9CCB86. The triadic palette adds #86BECB and #CB86BE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BFCC87 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bfcc87; or rgb(191, 204, 135); or hsl(71, 40%, 66%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 71 40% 66%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.