Bancha
Also known as: Hellebore , Olive Branch , Woodland , Herbal Whispers
Bancha brings a bright and alert feel to a palette. This rich yellow suits highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 5.65:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Bancha color codes
- HEX
- #666A47
- RGB
- rgb(102, 106, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 106, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(67, 20%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(67, 33%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(4%, 0%, 33%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(43.8 -6.2 19.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.1% 0.052 113.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 6013: Reed green #797C5A · ΔE 7.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Bancha works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bancha
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Bancha by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.65:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bancha background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bancha
Bancha with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bancha
Bancha triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Monstera #5F674B · ΔE 3.1
- Hinterland #616C51 · ΔE 4.0
- Dill #6F7755 · ΔE 5.0
- Cypress #585D40 · ΔE 5.1
- Ghoul #667744 · ΔE 6.7
- Bonsai #787B54 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bancha is closest to Heron .
FAQ
Bancha FAQs
What color is Bancha?
Bancha is a dark yellow with the hex code #666A47. In HSL terms it has a hue of 67°, 20% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bancha?
The hex code for Bancha is #666A47. In RGB it's rgb(102, 106, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(4%, 0%, 33%, 58%).
What colors go well with Bancha?
Bancha pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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