Gimblet is a
warm light color with the hex code #BCB576.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
188, 181, 118 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 37%, 26% for print applications.
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Gimblet
#BCB576
Gimblet color values
- HEX
- #BCB576
- RGB
- 188, 181, 118
- HSL
- 54°, 34%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 37, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Gimblet sits at 54° on the color wheel with 34% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 34% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Gimblet is rendered as rgb(188, 181, 118), where the red channel dominates at 188, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Gimblet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 37Y 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 Gimblet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BCB576;
--brand-primary-rgb: 188, 181, 118;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BCB576',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 37%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(188, 181, 118)
rgba(188, 181, 118, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 54° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #BCB576?
#BCB576 is Gimblet, a warm light color with RGB values of 188, 181, 118. It has a hue of 54°, 34%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BCB576?
The RGB color code for #BCB576 is rgb(188, 181, 118). This means it contains 188 red,
181 green, and 118 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gimblet a warm or cool color?
Gimblet (#BCB576) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BCB576 in CSS?
You can use #BCB576 in CSS with:
background-color: #BCB576; or color: #BCB576; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 181, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 37%, 26%.