#BC963E Hex Color

Mellow gold with an earthy streak

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This is not a loud lemon yellow. #bc963e sits closer to mustard, with a muted, earthy warmth that keeps it mellow instead of bright. That restraint makes it a strong supporting tone: black text reads clearly on it at about 7.6:1 contrast, and it flatters deep navy in sale, budget, or construction design.

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What is #bc963e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bc963e is rgb(188, 150, 62), in HSL hsl(42, 50%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 67%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #bc963e?

Deep navy makes #bc963e read richer and slightly more golden, while charcoal or dark brown keep the palette grounded and let its warm undertones carry the design. Bright oranges and greens tend to compete with it.

Is #bc963e readable on white or black?

#bc963e has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.

#BC963E Hex Color

Mellow gold with an earthy streak

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