#BC9E3A Hex Color
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This muted, earthy gold balances warmth with a subtle, grounded quality. The hex code #bc9e3a functions best as an accent color, adding energy without overwhelming a palette. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it remains readable for small UI elements or buttons where a soft, approachable aesthetic is required.
Questions about #bc9e3a
What is #bc9e3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9e3a is rgb(188, 158, 58), in HSL hsl(46, 53%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 69%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc9e3a?
#bc9e3a creates a balanced and grounded aesthetic when paired with deep, cool tones like charcoal gray or dark forest green. Because it acts as an earthy gold, it functions best when used sparingly to add warmth without overwhelming your design.
Is #bc9e3a readable on white or black?
#bc9e3a has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.