#BC8523 Hex Color
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#bc8523 is a warm, muted orange with earthy golden-brown undertones. Its mellow saturation creates an optimistic, independent feel without the intensity of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn branding. The hex code #bc8523 supports clear black body text at about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #bc8523
What is #bc8523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc8523 is rgb(188, 133, 35), in HSL hsl(38, 69%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 81%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc8523?
Does #bc8523 read as warm or cool?
#bc8523 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and yellow-gold character outweighs its relatively low saturation, giving it a grounded, optimistic mood that feels calmer than brighter orange.
Is #bc8523 readable on white or black?
#bc8523 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.