#BC7A6B Hex Color
A muted terracotta with warm earthy roots
This dusty, unsaturated red carries a warm, earthy tone that leans toward terracotta. Its muted appearance makes it an excellent choice for a supporting element rather than a dominant background, as it can feel flat in large areas. #bc7a6b pairs well with dark charcoals or deep teals for a sophisticated look. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, use this hex code for readable accent copy.
Questions about #bc7a6b
What is #bc7a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc7a6b is rgb(188, 122, 107), in HSL hsl(11, 38%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 43%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc7a6b in a design scheme?
Is #bc7a6b suitable for use as a primary interface color?
It is generally better suited as an accent color rather than a dominant background because its desaturated nature can feel slightly dull in large, expansive areas. Use #bc7a6b to draw attention to specific UI elements or for readable, stylish body copy.
Is #bc7a6b readable on white or black?
#bc7a6b has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.