#BC6E2F Hex Color
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#bc6e2f is a mellow, medium-dark orange with earthy brown undertones. Its muted saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It flatters deep teal and cream, and black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.4:1. Expect an autumn feel in food, sports, and seasonal branding.
Questions about #bc6e2f
What is #bc6e2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6e2f is rgb(188, 110, 47), in HSL hsl(27, 60%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 75%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc6e2f?
#bc6e2f pairs well with deep teal, navy, and cream. The cool blues balance its warmth, while cream softens it for food packaging and autumn layouts. Avoid pairing it with bright red or yellow, which can turn muddy.
Is #bc6e2f readable on white or black?
#bc6e2f has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.