Sahara

Q: How do I use #BCB010 in CSS?

You can use #BCB010 in CSS with: background-color: #BCB010; or color: #BCB010; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 176, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 91%, 26%.

#BCB010

Sahara is a warm medium color with the hex code #BCB010. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 176, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 91%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sahara color values

HEX: #BCB010
RGB: 188, 176, 16
HSL: 56°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 6, 91, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sahara sits at 56° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Sahara is rendered as rgb(188, 176, 16), where the red channel dominates at 188, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Sahara translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 91Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sahara

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCB010;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 176, 16;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCB010',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 91%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 176, 16)
rgba(188, 176, 16, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 56° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCB010?

#BCB010 is Sahara, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 176, 16. It has a hue of 56°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BCB010?

The RGB color code for #BCB010 is rgb(188, 176, 16). This means it contains 188 red, 176 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sahara a warm or cool color?

Sahara (#BCB010) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BCB010 in CSS?

You can use #BCB010 in CSS with: background-color: #BCB010; or color: #BCB010; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 176, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 91%, 26%.