#BC8853 Hex Color
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#bc8853 is a warm, mellow orange with softened saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its medium lightness brings an optimistic, adventurous feel without the loudness of brighter oranges. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn themes, or youth-focused branding. Black text has about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #bc8853
What is #bc8853 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc8853 is rgb(188, 136, 83), in HSL hsl(30, 44%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 56%, 26%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc8853?
#bc8853 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted sage, which give its earthy warmth cleaner contrast. Use it as a supporting tone beside dark neutrals, or balance it with a subdued blue-green for packaging and outdoor-inspired layouts.
Is #bc8853 readable on white or black?
#bc8853 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.