Coriander

Q: How do I use #BCC4A1 in CSS?

You can use #BCC4A1 in CSS with: background-color: #BCC4A1; or color: #BCC4A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 196, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 18%, 23%.

#BCC4A1

Coriander is a neutral light color with the hex code #BCC4A1. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 188, 196, 161 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 18%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Coriander color values

HEX: #BCC4A1
RGB: 188, 196, 161
HSL: 74°, 23%, 70%
CMYK: 4, 0, 18, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Coriander sits at 74° on the color wheel with 23% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 23% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Coriander is rendered as rgb(188, 196, 161), where the green channel leads at 196, with red and blue channels close behind. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Coriander translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 18Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (18%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Coriander

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCC4A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 196, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BCC4A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 196, 161)
rgba(188, 196, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BCC4A1?

#BCC4A1 is Coriander, a neutral light color with RGB values of 188, 196, 161. It has a hue of 74°, 23% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BCC4A1?

The RGB color code for #BCC4A1 is rgb(188, 196, 161). This means it contains 188 red, 196 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Coriander a warm or cool color?

Coriander (#BCC4A1) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BCC4A1 in CSS?

You can use #BCC4A1 in CSS with: background-color: #BCC4A1; or color: #BCC4A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 196, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 18%, 23%.