#BC4B0E Hex Color
Bold warmth with earthy energy
Strong and saturated, #bc4b0e is a warm orange with red-brown undertones and a slightly mellow finish. Its high energy suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns, though it can overwhelm as a full-page background. Use it as a bold accent with navy or charcoal. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #bc4b0e.
Questions about #bc4b0e
What is #bc4b0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4b0e is rgb(188, 75, 14), in HSL hsl(21, 86%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 93%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc4b0e?
Does #bc4b0e read as warm or cool?
#bc4b0e reads as a warm color because its hue sits in the orange range, while red-brown undertones give the saturation an earthy, slightly mellow character rather than a sharp neon effect. That balance suits food, sports, and autumn visuals.
Does #bc4b0e work with white text?
White text on #bc4b0e reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-size body text but not the stricter AAA level; verify the final size, weight, and surrounding elements before publishing.
Where does #bc4b0e work best in design?
#bc4b0e works best as a bold accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns, where its warm saturation draws attention quickly without requiring a large area. Use it for buttons, labels, borders, or focal details rather than a full-page background.
Is #bc4b0e readable on white or black?
#bc4b0e has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.