#BC933A Hex Color
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A mellow, earthy yellow with brown undertones, #bc933a reads warm and grounded rather than bright. Its low saturation suits sale banners, construction signage, and budget branding. It flatters deep teal better than plain white, and black text over it reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #bc933a
What is #bc933a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc933a is rgb(188, 147, 58), in HSL hsl(41, 53%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 69%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc933a?
Deep teal and charcoal make #bc933a feel richer and more grounded than pairing it with white or cream. Plum works too, pulling out the red hints hidden in its brown undertones.
Is #bc933a readable on white or black?
#bc933a has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.