#BC5C04 Hex Color
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The hex code #bc5c04 defines a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones and medium-dark depth. It suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a strong accent with cream or navy. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #bc5c04
What is #bc5c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5c04 is rgb(188, 92, 4), in HSL hsl(29, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 98%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc5c04?
Cream and navy balance #bc5c04 effectively, while charcoal adds a quieter contrast and muted blue-green creates a more complementary, energetic palette; use the orange as an accent when you want the combination to stay refined.
Is #bc5c04 a warm or cool color?
#bc5c04 reads as a warm orange because its strong red component and low blue value create a sunlit, earthy appearance, while its brown undertones soften the brightness and give the shade a grounded, autumnal mood.
Where does #bc5c04 work well in a design?
#bc5c04 works well as a bold accent in food branding, sports graphics, construction safety visuals, and autumn campaigns, especially when paired with cream or navy and reserved for buttons, labels, highlights, or other focal elements.
Is #bc5c04 readable on white or black?
#bc5c04 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.