#BC8C2C

Color Details

HEX
#BC8C2C
RGB
rgb(188, 140, 44)
HSL
hsl(40, 62%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 77%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.93:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bc8c2c
Contrast 6.93:1 AA
White on #bc8c2c
Contrast 3.03:1 Fail
#bc8c2c on Black
Contrast 6.93:1 AA
#bc8c2c on White
Contrast 3.03:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c9a356
#d7ba80
#e4d1ab
#967023
#71541a
#4b3812

Complement & Analogous

#2c5bba
#a2ba2c
#ba432c

Triadic

#2cba8a
#8a2cba

Monochrome

#4b3812 #71541a #bc8c2c #d7ba80 #e4d1ab #f2e8d5

Analogous

#ba432c #cf7b6b #bc8c2c #b5c856 #a2ba2c #829523

Complementary Mix

#71541a #bc8c2c #d7ba80 #2c5bba #7694d2 #1d3b79

Nearby Colors

#bc8c2b
#bc8c2d
#bc8c1c
#bc8c3c

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About #BC8C2C

#BC8C2C converts to RGB(188, 140, 44) and HSL(40, 62%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#BC8C2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BC8C2C?
RGB: 188, 140, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(188, 140, 44)
Is #BC8C2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BC8C2C?
Complement: #2c5bba.
Does #BC8C2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.03:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.93:1 (AA (normal text)).