#BC5B47 Hex Color
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#bc5b47 is a muted, mid-tone terracotta red with warm brown undertones. Its softened saturation feels grounded and rustic rather than loud, making it effective for food, hospitality, autumn, and traditional branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or dark olive. Black text reads clearly on this color at about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #bc5b47.
Questions about #bc5b47
What is #bc5b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5b47 is rgb(188, 91, 71), in HSL hsl(10, 47%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 62%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc5b47?
Does #bc5b47 read as a warm or cool color?
#bc5b47 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, sun-baked feel rather than the crisp or distant impression associated with cool reds.
Where does #bc5b47 work well?
#bc5b47 works well for food packaging, hospitality accents, autumn campaigns, and traditional branding because its softened terracotta tone adds warmth without the visual intensity of bright red or orange.
Is #bc5b47 readable on white or black?
#bc5b47 has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 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.