#BC722D Hex Color
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#bc722d is a desaturated, earthy orange with strong terracotta undertones. It feels grounded and approachable rather than flashy. Because it carries enough weight to support high-contrast text, it works well as a background color for UI elements where you need readability. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent the shade from looking muddy in professional layouts.
Questions about #bc722d
What is #bc722d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc722d is rgb(188, 114, 45), in HSL hsl(29, 61%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 76%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc722d for UI design?
#bc722d works best when balanced against deep neutral tones like charcoal or slate blue. These contrasting colors prevent the orange from feeling muddy and maintain the professional, grounded aesthetic necessary for modern web interfaces.
Is #bc722d readable on white or black?
#bc722d has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.