#BC740E Hex Color
Warmth without the shout
Reach for #bc740e when a design needs autumn warmth without the shout of pure orange. This mellow, unsaturated shade sits near pumpkin and dark honey, reading warm and grounded at any size. It works best as an accent against deep navy or charcoal, and black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.6:1. The hex code #bc740e suits food branding, sports kits, and seasonal packaging.
Questions about #bc740e
What is #bc740e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc740e is rgb(188, 116, 14), in HSL hsl(35, 86%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 93%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc740e?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark forest green make #bc740e feel richer, while cream softens it more than stark white. Warm browns and terracotta also sit comfortably beside it in earthy palettes.
Is #bc740e readable on white or black?
#bc740e has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.