#BC7B5C Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #bc7b5c is a warm orange with dusty brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suits understated backgrounds, autumn palettes, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it with charcoal or deep navy for crisp contrast; black text achieves about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #bc7b5c
What is #bc7b5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc7b5c is rgb(188, 123, 92), in HSL hsl(19, 42%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 51%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc7b5c?
#bc7b5c pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted sage because its dusty warmth gains definition from dark neutrals and restrained green. Use navy for headings or borders, then reserve the orange for larger surfaces or focused accents.
Is #bc7b5c readable on white or black?
#bc7b5c has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.