Bancha
Also known as: Hellebore, Olive Branch, Woodland, Herbal Whispers
Bancha is a rich, gentle yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Bancha
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.65:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Bancha background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bancha
Bancha with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bancha
Bancha triad
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.
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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