#BC9C34 Hex Color
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#bc9c34 is a warm, earthy mustard tone with a muted, organic quality. It shines as a secondary accent color, especially when paired with slate blue or deep charcoal to ground its brightness. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, offering a strong 7.9:1 contrast ratio that easily meets accessibility standards. Use #bc9c34 sparingly to add energy without overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #bc9c34
What is #bc9c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9c34 is rgb(188, 156, 52), in HSL hsl(46, 57%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 72%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc9c34?
#bc9c34 looks exceptional when grounded by deep, cool tones that balance its inherent warmth. It works effectively alongside charcoal for text or structure, while slate blue provides a sophisticated, natural contrast that keeps your design layout balanced and readable.
Is #bc9c34 readable on white or black?
#bc9c34 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.