#BC5B3F Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #bc5b3f is a moderately muted red with earthy terracotta and brown undertones. Its restrained saturation brings passion and energy without the sharpness of vivid scarlet. Use the hex code #bc5b3f as a supporting tone in food, sports, romance, or entertainment branding, paired with cream or deep navy. Black text offers about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc5b3f
What is #bc5b3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5b3f is rgb(188, 91, 63), in HSL hsl(13, 50%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 66%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc5b3f?
What mood does #bc5b3f create?
The #bc5b3f hex color creates a warm, grounded mood because its muted red is softened by terracotta and brown undertones, bringing energy and emotional depth without the sharper urgency of a vivid scarlet. It works well for expressive, welcoming designs.
Is #bc5b3f readable on white or black?
#bc5b3f has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.