#BC9C78 Hex Color
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#bc9c78 is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a warm beige-brown undertone. Its mellow lightness brings softness and a grounded, youthful feel to spring, autumn, food, and baby-product palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text achieves about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #bc9c78.
Questions about #bc9c78
What is #bc9c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9c78 is rgb(188, 156, 120), in HSL hsl(32, 34%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 36%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc9c78?
Is #bc9c78 a warm or cool color?
#bc9c78 reads as a warm, muted orange-beige because its yellow-orange hue and beige-brown undertone outweigh its low saturation, creating gentle warmth that feels grounded and soft instead of bright or fiery. That balance suits autumn palettes, natural materials, food styling, and gentle product design.
Is #bc9c78 readable on white or black?
#bc9c78 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.16:1 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.