#BC6100 Hex Color
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This saturated, mellow orange carries a strong warmth that leans into golden-brown territory. Because of its weight, #bc6100 functions best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or slate blues, which prevent it from looking muddy. With a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, black text remains perfectly legible against this hex code for standard body copy requirements.
Questions about #bc6100
What is #bc6100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6100 is rgb(188, 97, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 26%.
How can I balance the weight of #bc6100 in a design layout?
#bc6100 carries significant visual weight, so it functions most effectively as a strategic accent rather than a primary background color. To keep your design feeling crisp, pair this tone with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide the necessary contrast to prevent the orange from appearing muddy.
Is #bc6100 readable on white or black?
#bc6100 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.