#BC9B6D Hex Color
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This muted, unsaturated orange reads as a dusty, earthy neutral. Because the hex code #bc9b6d offers strong contrast with black text, it functions well for readable UI backgrounds. Avoid placing it against pure white, as the low chroma makes it appear washed out. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or olive green for a grounded, organic color palette.
Questions about #bc9b6d
What is #bc9b6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9b6d is rgb(188, 155, 109), in HSL hsl(35, 37%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 42%, 26%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #bc9b6d work well for interface backgrounds?
Using #bc9b6d as a primary background color is effective for readability, provided you pair it with high-contrast text like charcoal. Avoid placing it against pure white or very light backgrounds, as the low chroma can make the design appear washed out.
What colors coordinate best with #bc9b6d?
Is #bc9b6d readable on white or black?
#bc9b6d has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.