#BC5033 Hex Color
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#bc5033 is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow brick and orange undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency without the sharpness of a bright primary red. Across a full background, its saturation can feel heavy, so use the hex code as a focused accent in food, sports, sales, or entertainment branding with white text.
Questions about #bc5033
What is #bc5033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5033 is rgb(188, 80, 51), in HSL hsl(13, 57%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 73%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc5033 in a design palette?
Why does #bc5033 feel warm rather than cool?
#bc5033 feels warm because its strong red base is pushed toward orange, while its medium-dark lightness and softened saturation give it a grounded, mellow edge in logos, packaging, and interface highlights. That balance supports energetic accents without the glare of bright scarlet.
Is #bc5033 readable on white or black?
#bc5033 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.