#BC771C Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked quality that feels grounded rather than high-energy. Because it lacks intensity, it works best as a supporting tone or small accent in your palette, pairing nicely with deep charcoals or slate blues. The hex code for this shade is #bc771c. It provides enough contrast to support small black text while offering an adventurous alternative to standard autumn colors.
Questions about #bc771c
What is #bc771c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc771c is rgb(188, 119, 28), in HSL hsl(34, 74%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 85%, 26%.
Which colors create a balanced palette when paired with #bc771c?
Because #bc771c is a muted, earthy orange, it shines brightest when contrasted against cool, deep neutrals like slate blue or charcoal. These dark, clean tones prevent the warmth of #bc771c from becoming overwhelming while emphasizing its baked, natural character.
Is #bc771c suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #bc771c as a primary text color is generally not recommended for accessibility, as it lacks the necessary contrast against both light and dark backgrounds. It functions best as an accent or highlight color rather than for body copy.
Is #bc771c readable on white or black?
#bc771c has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.