#BC6A2B Hex Color
Muted earthy orange with rich brown undertones
#bc6a2b is a muted, earthy orange with strong brown undertones. It avoids the neon harshness of brighter shades, making it a reliable accent for autumn themes or retro branding. Because it offers enough contrast for legible small body text, you can use it for UI elements where you need warmth without overwhelming the layout. The hex code for this mellow orange is #bc6a2b.
Questions about #bc6a2b
What is #bc6a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6a2b is rgb(188, 106, 43), in HSL hsl(26, 63%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 77%, 26%.
What design styles work best with #bc6a2b?
The muted nature of #bc6a2b makes it perfect for vintage or retro design aesthetics that require warmth without neon intensity. It pairs beautifully with creamy white for background contrast or dark charcoal to ground the earthy, autumnal tones.
Is #bc6a2b suitable for small UI text?
Yes, #bc6a2b provides enough contrast against neutral backgrounds to remain legible for body text or labels. Because it avoids overly saturated orange tones, it creates a readable, warm hierarchy without causing eye strain during extended reading sessions.
Is #bc6a2b readable on white or black?
#bc6a2b has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.