#BC4C18 Hex Color
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With its saturated, red-brown undertones, #bc4c18 is a warm, strong orange that feels energetic and grounded. Use it as a 10% accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, or autumn campaigns, where it pairs well with deep navy and soft cream. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #bc4c18.
Questions about #bc4c18
What is #bc4c18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4c18 is rgb(188, 76, 24), in HSL hsl(19, 77%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 87%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc4c18?
Where does #bc4c18 work best?
#bc4c18 works well as a restrained accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn campaigns, where its saturated orange adds energy while its brown undertone keeps the composition grounded.
Is #bc4c18 readable on white or black?
#bc4c18 has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.