Motherland
Also known as: Hi Def Lime, Golden Cartridge, Kohlrabi, Linden Green
Expect sunny and uplifting associations from Motherland — a medium yellow well suited to highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Motherland color codes
- HEX
- #BCB667
- RGB
- rgb(188, 182, 103)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 182, 103, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(56, 39%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(56, 45%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 45%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(73.2 -6.0 40.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.4% 0.101 104.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 0.6
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Motherland works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Motherland
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Motherland 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 2.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Motherland background: #000000
Palettes featuring Motherland
Motherland with its complement
Soft neighbors of Motherland
Motherland triad
Similar colors
- Palm#AFAF5E · ΔE 2.9
- Vegas Gold#C5B358 · ΔE 4.1
- Zoodles#B8BF71 · ΔE 4.1
- Muted Lime#D0C678 · ΔE 4.6
- Soda Pop#C3C67E · ΔE 4.9
- Pickled#B3A74B · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Motherland is closest to Cold Lips.
Motherland FAQs
What color is Motherland?
Motherland is a medium yellow with the hex code #BCB667. In HSL terms it has a hue of 56°, 39% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Motherland?
The hex code for Motherland is #BCB667. In RGB it's rgb(188, 182, 103), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 45%, 26%).
What colors go well with Motherland?
Motherland pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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